FORMER Tottenham star Matt Doherty is set for an emotional return to Wolves.
The right-back was on the books of the club for ten years from 2010 to 2020.
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But he left to join Tottenham before moving to Atletico Madrid in January this year.
However, he failed to impress boss Diego Simeone and played in just two matches.
He ended up breaking an unwanted LaLiga record for the least amount of game time a foreign player has ever managed.
Doherty spent just 16 minutes on the pitch for Atleti during his time in Spain.
And he was subsequently released at the end of his contract last month.
Wolves are now reportedly closing in on snapping up the free agent.
Doherty was rumoured to be in line for a move to an unnamed Saudi Arabian club but the switch has never materialised.
The Irishman is a hero at Molinuex, helping the club win the League One title in 2014 and the Championship in 2018.
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He also won their player of the year award in 2016 and played a vital role in Wolves maintaining their Premier League status under boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Wolves are in need of defensive reinforcements after Conor Coady left for Leicester and Nathan Colllins joined Brentford.
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