Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially completed the signing of Norway international David Møller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar, securing the 23‑year‑old left‑wing‑back on a five‑year contract for a reported total package of approximately €14 million (circa £10 million upfront with add‑ons).
The deal, confirmed on 2 August 2025, sees Wolves’ summer recruitment finally closed with the capture of a defender capable of immediately stepping into the void left by the departure of Rayan Aït‑Nouri to Manchester City.
Wolfe arrives at Molineux with a reputation as a dynamic, hard‑working full‑back, built over his development years in Norway and polished during two seasons in the Dutch Eredivisie.
On his unveiling, he insisted that the move “feels amazing. I’m so, so happy and so proud to be a part of Wolves, so I’m over the moon right now” and added that “it’s the biggest league that people watch, so when a Premier League club came in, and Wolverhampton came in for me, I was extremely keen on joining.”
He even joked that sharing a surname with his new club made the transfer feel “meant to be,” a comment that resonated given his wolf‑tattoo and eagerness to embrace the move.
Wolves chief scout Domenico Teti and coach Vítor Pereira have consistently praised Wolfe’s blend of physicality, intelligent positional play and attacking instincts.
In an interview, Alexis Ferreira’s club colleague Jørgen Strand Larsen, who already shares the pitch with him for Norway and is now team‑mate at Wolves, explained Wolfe’s appeal: “He’s a really, really physical guy … quite tall … runs up and down the wing, wants to give crosses, really physical, hard to beat one against one defensively … a really good, young, talented player.”
From their shared experiences with the national team, the duo have never been on the pitch when Wolfe has under‑performed, giving Pereira confidence in the new recruit’s temperament and competitive edge.
Financially, the move also represents good business for Wolves. A sell‑on clause means Wolfe’s former Norwegian club Brann will receive further compensation if the transfer generates future profit.
As Brann’s chief executive Christian Kalvenes confirmed to Norwegian media: “I can confirm that we have a sell‑on agreement, but cannot comment on the size.”
That fee reflects Wolves’ belief in Wolfe’s potential to develop as one of the smarter full‑backs coming out of Scandinavia.
Wolfe’s journey from local hero to Premier League player is rooted in steady progression and intelligent decision‑making.
Born in Bergen on 23 April 2002, he made his senior debut at just 15 for Bergen Nord in Norway’s fourth tier.
Despite interest from bigger clubs, Wolfe initially chose guaranteed playing time over academy prestige—a decision he later described as key to his growth.
A move to Brann in 2019 followed, and after a loan at Åsane in 2020—where he enjoyed a breakthrough season with one goal and five assists—he returned to Brann and played a central role in their 2022 Norwegian First Division campaign, helping the side clinch the title and regain top‑flight status.
Dutch club AZ Alkmaar came calling in May 2023, signing Wolfe to a five‑year contract. Brought in to replace Milos Kerkez, who had joined Bournemouth, Wolfe quickly bedded into AZ’s first team.
In his first Eredivisie season he featured in all league games and European fixtures, notching eight assists and netting three goals—against PEC Zwolle, Galatasaray and in his final appearance for the club—while also gaining match experience in both the Europa Conference League and the Europa League.
In total he made 92 appearances across competitions during his stint in the Netherlands, and cemented his place as one of AZ’s most creative full‑backs.
Wolfe’s international profile has also grown rapidly. He made his senior Norway debut in 2023 and has since earned 12 caps, featuring regularly in Norway’s impressive 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign—including a 3–0 win over Italy in June 2025 and a goal against Israel.
Tactically Wolfe represents the archetype of the modern wing‑back, capable of playing both defence and attack within Pereira’s preferred back‑five system.
According to club scouting reports, he exceeded Aït‑Nouri last season in key progressive carries and pass metrics, underlining his ability to break lines and create opportunities—while still maintaining defensive reliability.
His physical frame, high work‑rate and capacity for accurate wing‑service were singled out for praise during recruitment.
Playing under Vítor Pereira at Wolves is the next logical step in Wolfe’s development.
At 23 years old, he is considered ready to make the leap into one of Europe’s most intense leagues—yet still young enough to continue refining his game.
Pereira’s system demands offensive ambition from his wing‑backs, but also tactical discipline: Wolfe’s time in the Netherlands and at youth‑international level suggest he is equipped for the challenge.
The move makes Wolfe the fifth Norwegian ever to sign for the club, joining the ranks of previous Scandinavians such as Steffen Iversen and Håvard Flo—adding to the club’s growing Scandinavian contingent halted only by his compatriot Strand Larsen’s arrival earlier in the summer.