The Brazilian has joined Wolves on a permanent deal from Al Hilal, penning a four-year contract in a deal believed to be worth around £5m.

Bonatini netted 12 times for Nuno Espirito Santo's side last season as they lifted the Championship title, although the 24-year-old went the last five months of the campaign without finding the net.

That led to doubts Wolves would take up their option to buy him and it's understood the club originally elected against doing so, before a late change of heart shortly before the option expired at the end of June.

Bonatini has now got his sights set on a stellar season in the Premier League – although there was a time he wasn't sure if he'd return to Molineux.

"I’m so happy to be here and join the guys, its an amazing feeling to play again for Wolves," Bonatini said.

"In the last days (before the summer break) I was thinking with me, if I was coming here or going back to my ex club, Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

"But I’m happy that when I arrived yesterday the coach said to me, there is time for everything.

"I’m happy I’ve signed four years with Wolves and I hope the year will be better than the last one."

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Bonatini has spent the off season back home in Brazil, which he says was a refreshing break.

"It was good to refresh my mind and my body, I’m happy to be back," he added.

"It was a long time without going to Brazil. When you’re at home it’s better to refresh.

"I have plans to live with my parents here so they will help me with everything. It will be easier.

"I was living alone here, it was a long season. I came from a league where we didn’t play a lot.

"I’m so happy to come and to play, the last season was a good one and I hope this one will be better."