Cesar Peixoto set to be unveiled as Wolves boss | OneFootball

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Cesar Peixoto is set to be unveiled as Wolves’ new head coach at the Championship club after arriving at Compton training ground yesterday to sign his deal, succeeding Rob Edwards, who was sacked on Thursday morning.

The 46-year-old will leave Portuguese side Gil Vicente after 16 months, having guided them to sixth in the top flight last season.

The move follows social media leaks on Wednesday evening that revealed a verbal agreement with Peixoto while Edwards remained in post. It is understood Edwards learned of the development via family while abroad on holiday, and had been planning Wolves’ transfer window.

A phone call on Thursday morning then informed Edwards of his dismissal, and it is understood some senior staff at Wolves were unaware of the planned managerial change.

Fosun chairman and co-founder Guo Guangchang and Wolves chairman Nathan Shi worked with agent Jorge Mendes and his Gestifute agency to secure the agreement. Benfica had also shown interest before appointing former Fulham boss Marco Silva. Mendes then presented Peixoto, a Gestifute client, to Wolves and a decision was made to move forward with him.

Peixoto is known for front foot, attacking football, which is believed to be part of the attraction for Wolves. In announcing Edwards’ exit, Shi hinted at a change in style and footballing philosophy.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com