Wolves have faced a significant setback on their left side following the departures of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, leaving them with a revamped left flank as they head into the 2025/26 season. While Cunha’s departure was somewhat inevitable after weeks of rumors and speculation, Ait-Nouri’s exit caught many by surprise.
Ait-Nouri’s transfer to Manchester City for a fee of £36 million left some fans feeling that the talented defender was undervalued. The additional £9.5 million paid to Angers to remove the sell-on clause further fueled the frustration among supporters. Despite the financial aspect, Ait-Nouri bid farewell to Wolves in a classy manner, expressing his gratitude and respect for the club and its fans in a heartfelt message, leaving a positive lasting impression.
Currently, Ait-Nouri is with Manchester City in the US to participate in the Club World Cup, where he is expected to make his debut against Wydad AC. The anticipation among Wolves supporters is palpable as they eagerly await his performance with his new club, while still holding a genuine fondness for him.
Ait-Nouri’s professionalism, dignity, and admiration for Wolves have not gone unnoticed by the fans, who are certain to welcome him back to Molineux with open arms when he returns. His potential to become one of the top full-backs in the world is widely acknowledged, and supporters believe in his ability to thrive at City while remembering his contributions to Wolves with great fondness.
As Ait-Nouri continues on his journey with Manchester City, Wolves fans remain hopeful that he will showcase his talents on a bigger stage and fulfill his potential. Joao Gomes’ belief in Ait-Nouri becoming one of the world’s best full-backs is shared by many, including Wolves faithful, who have faith in his future success and eagerly await his return to Molineux.
