Wolves appoint Vitor Pereira as new head coach

Wolves have confirmed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, with the Portuguese manager signing an 18-month contract with the club.

At 56, Pereira brings a vast array of experience to Molineux, having secured league titles in Portugal, Greece, and China during his managerial career.

The former head coach of Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia, Pereira oversaw his first training session at Wolves’ Compton Park facility on Thursday.

He will make his Premier League debut as Wolves’ manager when the team faces Leicester City this weekend.

Pereira began his managerial journey in 2004 with Portuguese side Sanjoanense, and his resume now boasts 13 managerial roles across multiple countries.

He found major success at Porto, winning consecutive Primeira Liga titles in 2012 and 2013, with his team losing only one league match over two seasons.

Later, he achieved a similar feat in Greece, where he led Olympiacos to the Super League title in 2015.

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Pereira’s coaching career also includes stints in Turkey and Germany, along with a triumphant league title win with Shanghai SIPG in 2018.

Wolves chairman Jeff Shi welcomed Pereira to the club, saying:  “We are delighted to welcome Vitor Pereira to Wolves as the new head coach of our men’s first-team.

“Vitor is a highly respected and experienced coach who has achieved success across different leagues and will bring a new approach for the test ahead.

“This is a challenging moment for the club, and we want to thank Vitor for taking on this responsibility.

“We have full confidence in his ability to guide us back on track, alongside the players and staff, and the entire club will be united in supporting him to achieve success.”

Sporting director Matt Hobbs echoed the sentiment, adding: “Vitor is a highly experienced and accomplished head coach who has demonstrated his ability to succeed at the highest level.

“His personality, desire, and leadership qualities stood out to us during this process, and we’re excited to see how he applies his expertise here at Wolves.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with Vitor and his team on a daily basis, supporting them in every way possible – from getting the maximum out of our staff at Compton to recruitment in the upcoming transfer window – as we work together to strengthen the squad and achieve our collective goals.”