“I never wanted to leave”: Wolves man reflects on 2025/26 loan departure amid recent first-team squad return

Tommy Doyle is back with the Wolves squad after his Birmingham City loan, a move he initially didn't want to make.

By Cameron Donaldson · The 72

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:43 AM

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Tommy Doyle admitted he did not want to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers before his loan to Birmingham City.
Wolves permanently signed Doyle from Manchester City for £5 million in 2024 following an initial loan move.
The 24-year-old midfielder has made 10 appearances with two starts and three assists in the 2026/27 campaign.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Tommy Doyle reflected on his previous loan departure to Birmingham City, admitting he initially never wanted to leave Molineux. Doyle returned to the Wolves squad this season after gaining regular playing time during his spell in the Championship.

Doyle joined Wolves permanently from Manchester City for £5 million in 2024 following an initial loan spell. He faces competition for midfield minutes this season alongside teammates Fer Lopez, Andre, Marshall Munetsi, and Jordan James as Wolves push for promotion.

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“I never wanted to leave”: Wolves man reflects on 2025/26 loan departure amid recent first-team squad return

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