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Wolves agree John Ruddy return as No 3 goalkeeper

The goalkeeper is set to rejoin Wolves as their third-choice, with an official signing expected on Wednesday following a deal being put in place on Tuesday night.

Wolves agree John Ruddy return as No 3 goalkeeper
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Wolves have reached an agreement for John Ruddy to return as their third-choice goalkeeper, with an official signing expected on Wednesday. The development emerged on Tuesday night.

As first reported by Ben Jacobs, a deal is in place for Ruddy to rejoin Wolves as No 3 and he is expected to sign officially on Wednesday.

The agreement indicates the main terms are settled, although there has been no club announcement at this stage. Contract particulars have not been disclosed.

Being lined up as third-choice suggests the move is designed to add experienced depth, offering training and matchday cover behind the current goalkeepers rather than immediate competition for the starting role.

Ruddy has played for Wolves before, so a return would place him in familiar surroundings and should ease integration into the goalkeeping group, supporting day-to-day work and continuity in a specialist position.

The report adds that once the signing is completed on Wednesday, a formal confirmation from the club could follow.

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