WOLVES have been forced to cancel their pre-season tour amid chaos with the promoters.
Several Premier League clubs are jetting off around the world for training camps and friendlies ahead of the new season.
However, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ pre-season plans have been axed.
Julen Lopetegui’s squad had been due to travel to South Korea on July 21 but the tour has now been postponed.
The decision has been taken “after weeks of delays by the promoters and tickets not yet on sale for matches”.
As a result, planned friendlies against Celtic and Roma as part of the tour have been nixed.
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Wolves are now looking to arrange an alternative “European solution” for their preparations ahead of next season.
General manager for marketing and commercial growth Russell Jones told the club website: “We have been in close dialogue with the tour promoters for the past two months as they sought new investment, following the loss of the original tour investor.
“But unfortunately, and despite numerous promises, they have not delivered.
“We’ve not taken this decision lightly and have explored every avenue thoroughly in an attempt to not let our fans down, including numerous conversations with other local promoters.
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“Of course, this decision is a big blow to the club from a commercial perspective, but I am fully aware of the most important reason for pre-season, which is the preparation for another important Premier League campaign.
“Because of this, we have to move on quickly from this disappointment. We have to adapt, and will find a European solution to ensure the best possible preparation.”
The news will come as a disappointment to forward Hwang Hee-Chan, who had said the tour of his home country “means everything to me”.
Wolves are scheduled to begin their Premier League campaign away to Manchester United on August 14.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
