Overview
- Peixoto was confirmed as Wolves head coach on Monday, June 15, signing a two-year contract to replace Rob Edwards after the club's post-season review.
- He arrives from Gil Vicente, where he guided the team to sixth in Portugal’s top flight, and this will be his first managerial job outside Portugal.
- The club has given Peixoto a clear mandate to deliver immediate promotion after Wolves were relegated from the Premier League following a season in which they finished bottom with 20 points and three wins.
- Observers and supporters have flagged risks for Peixoto, noting his limited record outside Portugal, the abrupt timing of Edwards’ exit and the need to quickly rebuild trust inside the squad.
- Key near-term tests include securing Peixoto’s work permit, shaping pre-season to install his playing identity, confirming his backroom team and aligning summer recruitment with promotion targets already signalled by signings such as Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez.