Overview
- Wolves confirmed Edwards on a contract running to 2029, replacing Vítor Pereira after a winless opening 11 league games.
- Middlesbrough initially rejected Wolves’ approach before granting permission, with compensation reported at about £3 million, and stood Edwards down from match duties during talks.
- Assistant head coach Harry Watling has joined Edwards from Middlesbrough, with further backroom appointments expected.
- Wolves sit bottom of the Premier League on two points from 11 matches, eight points from safety after nine defeats.
- Edwards’ first game is set for November 22 at Molineux against Crystal Palace; he returns having made 111 Wolves appearances and with promotions on his CV at Forest Green and Luton.