Hahnemann signs deal for Wolves
Marcus Hahnemann has became Wolves' second summer signing and immediately declared his desire to become the club's number one.
The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who was released by Reading at the end of last season, has signed an initial one-year deal.
Six-foot three Hahnemann, who was an ever-present in Reading's two seasons in the Premier League between 2006-08, has set his sights on competing for a place with Wayne Hennessey and Carl Ikeme after returning from his native United States.
He follows £2.6million Serbian international midfielder Nenad Milijas to Molineux.
The experienced custodian said: "It's an excellent move for me. Wolves are a massive club and it's another chance to play in the Premier League – that's a huge draw for me.
"I know I have a real fight to be the number one and no promises have been made.
"I know I have to go in there, have a good pre-season and then see what happens."
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey reveals Hahnemann turned down two other Premier League offers, because of the chance to establish himself as first choice at Molineux.
He said: "Marcus had two other offers in the Premier League but he wanted to come here, because Mick said 'you're a very good keeper and if you are the best keeper out of the three, you will play.'
"That's the sort of competition we want in our goalkeeping department and right through the side.
"Mick wants competition for every spot but with injuries, we didn't always have that in the goalkeeping department last season.
"After talking to Mick, Marcus wanted to join because he realises he has a genuine chance which he might not have got elsewhere.
"He's a very good goalkeeper who will be challenging Wayne Hennessey and Carl Ikeme directly for the number one spot.
"Regardless of who is playing, he will be a good mentor for our three goalkeepers, because he is of excellent character and has plenty of experience."
Moxey feels the profile of the new signing fits what Wolves are looking for.
He said: "We have talked about Premier League experience, which is something Mick has identified in potential signings and we knew it would be difficult to get.
"With an excellent record at Reading, Marcus fits that criteria.
"He's been playing at a very high level for seven years in this country and been a key part of Reading's success in that period.
"Negotiations were smooth - he wanted to join and we wanted him. We thought this would be a good thing to do."
Seattle-born Hahnemann leaves Reading after 276 league appearances over seven seasons.
