Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner addressed supporters before the draw with Stoke City
18:54, 24 Jan 2026Updated 18:57, 24 Jan 2026
Tom Wagner, Chairman of Birmingham City, during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Stoke City (Image: Getty Images)
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner has hinted that the club’s next addition will be a Spanish speaker.
In an address to supporters at the Knighthead Fan Park ahead of the 1-1 draw with Stoke City, Wagner spoke briefly about the club’s transfer business this month before teasing another signing.
Wagner said “Habla Español…” which translates to ‘Do you speak Spanish?’ at a time when Blues are being heavily linked with Alaves winger Carlos Vicente.
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Reports in Spain suggest Blues are prepared to pay €7million (£6m) for Vicente, who has scored four times in 20 matches for Alaves in La Liga this season, but Dutch side Ajax are also in the running.
Wagner told fans: “Listen, we need you guys to keep drinking as much as possible because Craig Gardner is spending money like it grows on trees.
“But I think it’s well spent. We’ve got some great new additions to the squad. I think we’ll get one, maybe two more – we’ll see.
“Habla Español…”
He added: “Everyone please continue to stay positive and support these guys. I spent yesterday at the training ground and I have to tell you this is an incredible group of players we have.
“Chris has them in great form. More than anything else I want to thank you on behalf of myself and the rest of the them at Knighthead for continuing to believe and support in us.”
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