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Wolverhampton Wanderers

Tier 2EFL ChampionshipWolverhampton, West Midlands, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
1877
Ground
Molineux Stadium31,750 seats · opened 1889
Website
wolves.co.uk

Who owns Wolverhampton Wanderers

Owned since July 2016 by Fosun International, the Shanghai conglomerate; the register names its chairman Guo Guangchang as controller of the parent company W.W. (1990) Limited.

Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: China

As of 3 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamWolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (1986) LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 01989823
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    W.W. (1990) LimitedCompany, EnglandSince 21 July 2016, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Guo GuangchangPerson, ChinaSince 21 July 2016, figure as of 3 October 2026Through Fosun International Limited and its holding companiesHigh confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%

Changes of control

  1. 21 July 2016

    Fosun International Limited took control (100%) from Steve Morgan.

    Price reported as £45m.

    High confidenceSource: BBC Sport

    What the source says
    The takeover sees 100% of the club's shares and assets transferred from previous owner Steve Morgan to Fosun in a deal thought to be worth £45m.
Sources10

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