Tawanda Chirewa: Zimbabwe star seals loan transfer to Barnsley

League One side Barnsley have signed Zimbabwe international winger Tawanda Chirewa from Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.

The club confirmed in a statement Chirewa arrives at Oakwell with valuable Premier League experience, having made ten Premier League appearances for Wolves since joining the club in 2023.

He made his Premier League debut as a second-half substitute in a 0-0 draw away to Brighton & Hove Albion on 22 January 2024.

 

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A versatile and dynamic forward, Chirewa has further developed through loan spells at Derby County and Huddersfield Town, gaining experience across the Championship and League One.

Chirewa began his career at Ipswich Town

Born in Chelmsford and now a full Zimbabwe international, Chirewa began his career at Ipswich Town, becoming the club’s second youngest ever debutant at just 16 years and 31 days. He joined Wolves in 2023 and quickly progressed into senior football, making appearances in both the Premier League and FA Cup.

Head Coach Conor Hourihane said, “We’re really pleased to bring Tawanda in. He’s a young player with genuine top-level experience, and that’s a big asset for us. His Premier League exposure and ability to play across the front line give us another dimension going into the final stretch of the season.

‘I have got a point to prove’

“He’s hungry, he’s quick, and he fits the style we want to play.”

Chirewa said after putting pen to paper: “I’m at a stage of my career right now where I have got a point to prove. I need to show what I can do and really impact games.

 

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“The manager, when I spoke to him, was on the same wavelength, and he sold me amazing ideas of how this club wants to go in these next couple of months.

“Watching them play, the bravery they show is something which I want to show, bravery to go and impact games and win some football games in this league.”