The 19-year-old midfielder, who made his senior debut for Ipswich at 15, has agreed on a four-year contract with the Premier League club.
“The Club can confirm Tawanda Chirewa has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Town receiving an undisclosed compensation fee. After making his Town debut as a 15-year-old in an EFL Trophy clash with Colchester in 2019, Tawanda ultimately made a total of three senior appearances for the Club, all in cup competitions. He has now joined Premier League side Wolves, with the Club wishing him well for the future.”
Chirewa was born in Chelmsford, England, to Zimbabwean parents,. He joined Ipswich’s academy as a youngster and quickly rose through the ranks.
The wonderkid became the club’s second youngest-ever player when he came on as a substitute in an EFL Trophy match against Colchester United in November 2019. He went on to make two more appearances for the club, both in cup competitions.
However, Tawanda Chirewa rejected a new deal from Ipswich this summer and was linked with several top-flight clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City. He eventually chose Wolves, who beat the competition with their attractive offer and vision.
Wolves confirmed that Chirewa will play in the junior team:
“Welcome to Wolves, Tawanda Chirewa 🤝 The midfielder arrives from @IpswichTown and will join our under-21 ranks.”
Chirewa, who has dual nationality, has yet to decide which country he will represent at the international level. He has been capped by England at the under-16 level, but he is also eligible to play for Zimbabwe.
Source iHarare.com
