WOLVES appoint Cesar Peixoto, a 46‑year‑old from Gil Vicente, as head coach on a two‑year deal. He replaces Rob Edwards, who was sacked after a last‑season bottom‑of‑Table finish. Peixoto will guide a squad that drops into the Championship for the first time since 2018. The club faces a road back to the top flight immediately.

Peixoto's arrival comes after a seventh‑season stint at Gil Vicente, where he guided the club to a sixth‑place finish in the 2025‑26 Primeira Liga. His first full season elsewhere, the move marks a bold step for Wolves as they seek an identity and leadership to a season that saw them finish the Premier League previous.

Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi praised Peixoto's mentality, work ethic and readiness to tackle the club's challenges. Shi highlighted the coach's youth, energy and ambition while noting his accountability and willingness to push teammates toward improvement. The appointment signals a new direction as Wolves aim to reclaim Premier League status in the coming season again.

Peixoto's playing résumé includes a single Portugal cap and a Champions League winner's medal with Porto under Jose Mourinho. He joins Wolves as the fourth Portuguese manager in seven years, following Nuno Espirito Santo, Bruno Lage and Vitor Pereira. His European experience may prove vital as the club rebuilds for promotion again.