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Wolves Hire Portuguese Coach Cesar Peixoto After Relegation

6/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Wolves have appointed 46-year-old Portuguese manager Cesar Peixoto as head coach on a two-year deal.
He replaces Rob Edwards after Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League with 20 points.
Peixoto arrives from Gil Vicente, where he led the side to sixth in the 2025-26 Primeira Liga, and his appointment will see Wolves in Championship since 2018, while the Portugal international was part of José Mourinho’s Champions League-winning Porto squad.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 Jack Hayward bought Wolves and appointed Graham Taylor in March 1994; Taylor left in November 1995 after a poor start that left the club near relegation. Following a 2016 Fosun takeover and several promotions, Wolves dropped from the Premier League in 2023-24 with only 20 points, dismissed Rob Edwards and hired 46-year-old Portuguese Cesar Peixoto from Gil Vicente.

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Story summary

Wolves have appointed 46-year-old Portuguese manager Cesar Peixoto as head coach on a two-year deal.
He replaces Rob Edwards after Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League with 20 points.
Peixoto arrives from Gil Vicente, where he led the side to sixth in the 2025-26 Primeira Liga, and his appointment will see Wolves in Championship since 2018, while the Portugal international was part of José Mourinho’s Champions League-winning Porto squad.

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