 He finally left the Mestalla Stadium in August 1998, to join English First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a free transfer; he returned to Spain after only one year, signing with Segunda División B's CD Castellón also in the Valencian Community.After another sole season, Fernando retired in 2000 at the age of nearly 35.He remained at the club as director of football, switching afterwards to sports commentator on both radio and television.