Cesar Peixoto has been named as Wolves’ new Head Coach on a two-year contract until June 2028.
Peixoto’s appointment comes days after the club sacked Rob Edwards following a seven-month spell in charge, during which he oversaw their relegation from Premier League to Championship for the 2026-27 season.
The 46 year-old Portuguese manager is excited for his latest challenge and pushing for promotion back to the Premier League, in his first managerial job outside of Portugal.
“I’m proud to be here at this big, historic club in England. It’s a big opportunity for me and I’m prepared to do everything to put Wolves where it belongs in the Premier League.
“We have great players, but I think the team can improve a lot with me and I can improve as a technical head coach. I want to put my identity onto the team, build a strong identity at the club and also help the team to grow by showing my identity and my way of playing.
Peixoto also spoke of a desire to ensure that his planned playing style reflects the fans’ and city’s grafting reputation.
“This is an amazing club, and it is important for me to make Wolves play in a way which reflects the fans. It’s a hard-working city with a lot of energy and a lot of passion, and I want them to see a team which plays an offensive game, with good organisation and a team who play for the fans.
“I want the supporters to be proud of our players, be proud of the way we play and the way we fight game after game to bring the victory, and to achieve the main aim, which is to put Wolves back in the Premier League.”
Executive Chairman, Nathan Shi added that the club “are delighted” to appoint Peixoto as head coach, with belief “… that he possesses many of the qualities we believe are important for the future of this football club.”
Shi proceeded to address what the club wanted in their new manager as he continued: “We wanted clear identity, strong leadership qualities and a real hunger to succeed. Cesar demonstrated all of those characteristics, but what impressed me most was his mentality, his work ethic and his willingness to embrace the challenge in front of him.
“He is young, energetic and ambitious, but he is also thoughtful, accountable and willing to challenge himself and those around him in pursuit of improvement.
“We believe he will be an excellent fit for the culture and vision we are building at Wolves.”
Peixoto began his coaching career at Varzim and went on to manager Academica, Chaves, before he enjoyed two spells at Moreirense in 2020-21 and 2024-25, either side of a double spell at Pacos de Ferreira across 2021-22 and 2023.
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