Hahnemann readying for Wolves challenge

Premier League’s promoted side Wolverhampton Wanderer’s goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann has said that he is looking forward towards a first team spot at Molineux next season.

The former Fulham stopper, who was released by Championship side Reading, has joined the Premier League side on a free transfer this summer.

Although a first choice keeper at the Madejski Stadium, the 37-year-old American has recognized that he is due to face tough competition from Wayne Hennessey, Carl Ikeme and a Matt Murray fighting for fitness.

But that hasn’t deterred the short stopper’s confidence as he aims to become a regular with Wolves.

He told the Sunday Mercury: “I’m here for the team to do well, but I need to play.”

“That’s one of the reasons why I came here because I wanted to play and it’s a chance to get back in the Premier League.”

“If Wayne plays I’m going to be pushing him all year, there’s nothing I can do about that, but I want to play.”

“I’m not used to sitting around on the bench and I didn’t really like it when I did that at Fulham.”

“I tried to change that but it didn’t quite happen for me and eventually I got my move to Reading and I did find my spot.”

“It is a different situation for me that I haven’t been in for a while, but it’s going to be a great challenge.”