Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed on their official website that they have decided to loan Meritan Shabani out on deadline-day. The Wolves youngster will now spend the remainder of this campaign playing on loan for Dutch Eredivisie outfit VVV-Venlo (via wolves.co.uk).
Shabani’s Recent Emergence At Wolves
Shabani has failed to make a senior appearance for the West Midlands outfit this season which is why it makes sense for him to go out on loan in search of some valuable playing minutes in top-flight football. The Munchen-born prospect made his debut for Wolves last season when he featured in an EFL Cup match against Reading.
However, his rapid progression at the Molineaux Stadium came to a halt as he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him on the treatment table for a long time in 2020. Shabani is now fit again and has caught the eye with his performances for Mark Delaney’s Under-23 team this season.
The German whizkid has given a good account of himself by netting three goals and securing three assists in 11 appearances in this Premier League 2 campaign. Now that Shabani has gone out on loan, he will finally get a shot at earning some game time which might help him play a prominent role in Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad once he returns from his spell in Dutch football in the summer.
What Does The German Sensation Offer On The Pitch?
Shabani has the ability to bang in and set up some important goals for his team when he is firing on all cylinders on the field. He is also a good dribbler and excels at keeping the ball moving when under pressure from the opposition.
The German youngster can use his strong 1.85m frame to retain possession in tight spaces and has a wide range of passes in his locker. However, he still has a lot to learn before he is ready to make an impact in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first-team.
Shabani Goes Out On Loan: Good Move For Everyone Involved?
Wolves successfully managed to tie Shabani down to a new deal last month. With his long-term future sorted, they have taken a wise decision by letting the player go out on loan so that he can prove his worth and come back as an improved version of himself at the end of this campaign.
VVV-Venlo have gotten a player with great potential while Shabani would also enjoy playing senior competitive football in the Dutch first division. With all things considered, this latest development will be good for everyone involved in the second half of this football season.
