Wolves have confirmed the appointment of Cesar Peixoto as the club’s new head coach.
The 46-year-old Portuguese joins the club on a two-year contract, subject to work permit.
Peixoto arrives at Molineux having earned a strong reputation within Portuguese football, most recently leading Gil Vicente to sixth in the Primeira Liga.
A former Portugal international, Peixoto enjoyed a distinguished playing career spanning more than two decades, winning domestic honours in Portugal and forming part of Jose Mourinho’s UEFA Champions League-winning FC Porto squad before moving into coaching.
Executive chairman Nathan Shi said: “We are delighted to welcome Cesar to Wolves.
“Throughout our discussions with him, it became clear very quickly that he possesses many of the qualities we believe are important for the future of this football club.
“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 added: “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.
“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.”
