LONDON, United Kingdom – Zimbabwe international forward Tawanda Chirewa has joined English Championship side Huddersfield United on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the remainder of the season.
Chirewa’s deadline day departure coincided with the arrival if his compatriot Marshall Munetsi, a £16 million signing from French side Reims.
Huddersfield manager Michael Duff said: “Getting in quality additions this late into the transfer window is difficult, so we’re really happy to have Tawanda join our group for the remainder of the season.
“With a big potential, our job is to help him show the talent we know he has. An exciting forward player, his versatility is an asset, increasing our options and points of attack.
“We have a lot of important games to come in a short space of time, so I’m looking forward to working with Tawanda and seeing him contribute in the run in ahead.”
The 21-year-old Chirewa spent the first half of the 2024/25 season on loan with Championship side Derby County before returning to his parent club in January.
Highly thought of at Wolves, Chirewa has already made his senior debut for the side, appearing eight times in the Premier League and twice in the Emirates FA Cup, including in the Black Country derby against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. He was on the bench for Wolves last Saturday for their Premier League victory over Aston Villa.
Born in Chelmsford, London, his youth career began with Ipswich Town before moving to the Midlands with Wolves in September 2023, with his international debut for Zimbabwe quickly following in March 2024.
He said about his loan move: “I’m delighted to be here and feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to join such a big club ahead of a really important part of the season.
“I’ve heard amazing things about what it’s like to play here, the facilities, coaches and the supporters, and can’t wait to experience all of that for myself.
“There were a few different options available to me, but coming to Huddersfield Town always felt like the right decision. Speaking to the Sporting Director Mark (Cartwright) and Head Coach Michael (Duff) only made me more certain, and now I’m just looking forward to getting started as quickly as possible.”
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