'I told him' - Ricardo Santos details agent conversation after move from Swansea City to Sheffield Wednesday
Ricardo Santos details agent conversation after move from Swansea City to Sheffield Wednesday
Ricardo Santos has lifted the lid on the conversation he had with his agent about joining Sheffield Wednesday from Swansea City.
The 31-year-old has become the first signing of the Arise Capital Partners era, penning a one-year deal at Hillsborough with the Owls holding a 12-month extension option.
He has linked up with the newly-relegated League One club after an injury-plagued season in Wales, during which he made just one appearance.
Ricardo Santos’ agent conversation
Santos told Wednesday’s official website: “Once I got the call from my agent telling me that Sheffield Wednesday was a possibility, I told him, ‘make sure you get this done’.
“There's so much I can say about the club. The support just drags players in. The fans are unbelievable, plus the manager’s energy and his ambitions.
“The club struggled last year and had its problems, but all of that is over now – as you can see by how many season tickets we’ve sold. Joining at this time, there is no better feeling for me.”
Simon Wilson welcomes Ricardo Santos
Prior to joining Swansea last year, Santos was a key figure in the Bolton Wanderers backline. After playing a part in their promotion from League Two in 2021, he accumulated a wealth of League One experience in Trotters colours.
Wednesday’s sporting director Simon Wilson said: “Ricardo is a player we know well and someone with a strong track record of performing at the top end of League One.
“He brings important leadership qualities, having captained Bolton during his four seasons at the club, and his experience will be valuable to the group.
“He has the physical profile to cope with the demands of this division - pace, strength and aerial presence - while also possessing the technical quality to contribute in possession. We believe there is still room for growth in his game, and we’re excited to work with him.”
Santos, who has been capped by Cape Verde at international level, is due to meet up with his new teammates for pre-season testing on Wednesday (June 24).