Wolverhampton Wanderers have fired head coach Rob Edwards and reached an agreement in principle to appoint Portuguese coach Cesar Peixoto as his replacement. The move, confirmed on June 10, 2026, comes as the club fights to return to the Premier League following their relegation in November 2025.
Peixoto, 46, arrives from Gil Vicente in Portugal’s Primeira Liga on a two-year contract.
Why Edwards got the axe
Rob Edwards took charge of Wolves after their drop from the Premier League late last year. His tenure in the Championship produced underwhelming results, and the club’s ownership decided a change was necessary to keep promotion hopes alive for the 2026-27 season.
Wolves are owned by Fosun International, the Chinese conglomerate that has leaned heavily on Portuguese football connections since acquiring the club. The appointment of Peixoto continues that playbook. Jorge Mendes, the super-agent whose network has funneled Portuguese talent to Molineux for years, remains a central figure in the club’s recruitment philosophy.
