Wolves: Jorgen Strand Larsen agrees new five-year deal

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has agreed a new contract until 2030.

There is also an option of an extra year in the deal, which comes just three months after the Norway international joined permanently.

Wolves rejected bids of £50m and £55m from Newcastle in the summer after he scored 14 goals on loan from Celta Vigo last season.

Boss Vitor Pereira said: "It's very important - if we want to increase our level, if we want to give others a step to another level, we need this kind of player.

"He's not just tactical and technical, he's about spirit and personality. He is very important for us and it's very good news for us."

The 25-year-old signed for £23m after his successful loan spell, helping Wolves finish 16th in the Premier League.

He has scored two goals this season, both in the EFL Cup win over West Ham, but has missed the last two games with an Achilles injury.

Wolves, who sit bottom of the table, host Leeds on Saturday having lost their opening four Premier League games hopeful Strand Larsen will make an impact.

He follows Pereira in signing a new contract after the manager agreed a fresh three-year deal on Thursday.

Strand Larsen had been in discussions about the deal over summer.

Pereira said he believed the timing of the deal was right, adding: "Football is not about assurance, it is about trust, hard work, day by day. It's about work, character and commitment.

"If you are here and see the work every day, you can value the work of someone."

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