Wolves sign Comoros winger Rafiki Said for £7.7m

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Comoros international winger Rafiki Said from Standard Liege, marking their third major acquisition of the summer as they prepare for life in the Championship. The club announced the deal on July 11, 2026, with the 26-year-old signing a three-year contract that includes an option for a further 12 months.

The transfer fee is reported to be approximately 7.7 million pounds, with a potential additional 1 million pounds payable if Wolves achieve promotion back to the Premier League. Said arrives after one season in Belgium, where he scored eight goals and provided five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions for Standard Liege. His career prior to that was spent primarily in France, featuring for clubs including Brest, Nimes, and Troyes. At the international level, he has earned 21 caps for Comoros, scoring eight goals.

Head coach Cesar Peixoto, who was appointed after Wolves' relegation from the Premier League, identified Said as a key target. Peixoto described the winger as a fast, strong, and humble player whose one-on-one running ability is an important characteristic for the team. He emphasized that Said's...