Wolverhampton Wanderers have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach, turning to the Portuguese manager as the club looks for a fresh start following a turbulent spell in the Championship.
Peixoto, 46, is currently in charge at Gil Vicente in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. His arrival at Molineux signals the end of Rob Edwards’ tenure, which failed to produce the kind of results Wolves needed after dropping out of the Premier League.
From Gil Vicente to Molineux
Peixoto took the reins at Gil Vicente on March 2, 2025, signing a deal through June 30, 2027. That contract will presumably need to be settled before any formal appointment at Wolves can be finalized, but the agreement in principle suggests those details are close to being ironed out.
Born in Guimaraes, Portugal, Peixoto has built his coaching career across the Portuguese football pyramid. He has previously managed Moreirense and Pacos de Ferreira, giving him a range of experience at different levels of the Portuguese game. His playing career included time at prestigious clubs such as FC Porto, Benfica, and Braga before he transitioned into coaching in 2019.
