WILLIAN: I AM MY OWN MAN

WILLIAN JOSE is happy with the comparisons to Diego Costa – but says he needs to be judged as his own man.

The Brazilian arrived at Molineux as a striker charged with finding the goals to move the Black Country club clear of relegation trouble.

And he turned up from Spain with a likeness to the ex-Chelsea forward ringing in his ears.

Jose (below) agreed a loan deal from Real Sociedad, signing as a direct replacement for longterm injury victim

Raul Jimenez.

He said: “To a certain extent we have something in common, but everyone knows their own qualities.

“For me, Diego is someone who I look up to. He’s someone who made history in the Premier League with Chelsea and made history with Atletico Madrid.

“So hearing these words is an honour – it’s an honour to be compared to players such as him, who are world-class and have made history at the clubs they have played for.”

The 29-year-old has immediately endeared himself to Wolves fans, heading off the line from Kai Havertz during injury-time during his first outing at Chelsea.

The spearhead followed that up by winning the penalty that saw David Luiz sent off as nine-man Arsenal were overcome in midweek.

Wolves have benefitted directly from the club’s tie-up with super-agent Jorge Mendes.

Jose was part of the Real Sociedad side that started the campaign well and his arrival was a big boost for a side that had been struggling for goals, having seen Jimenez succumb to injury and Diogo Jota and Mat Doherty leave for Liverpool and Tottenham.

He added: “I talked to Nuno on the first day of training. He said that he wanted me to play and that I will get a chance. He also said he knows me.

“And I knew a little bit about how Wolves play because for the past two or three years I’ve been watching them.”