Cesar Peixoto set to be unveiled as Wolves head coach | OneFootball

Cesar Peixoto is set to be unveiled as Wolves’ new head coach after arriving to finalise his move.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, the 46-year-old visited Wolves’ Compton training ground yesterday to sign his deal, succeeding Rob Edwards, who was sacked on Thursday morning.

Peixoto will leave Gil Vicente after 16 months, having led them to sixth in Portugal’s top flight last season.

Social media leaks on Wednesday evening revealed a verbal agreement with Peixoto while Edwards remained in post. It is understood Edwards learnt of the development via family while on holiday, as he worked on transfer planning.

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 change.

Fosun chairman and co-founder Guo Guangchang, together with Wolves chairman Nathan Shi, worked with agent Jorge Mendes and Gestifute to secure the agreement. Benfica had also shown interest before appointing former Fulham boss Marco Silva. Shi hinted at a change in style, and Peixoto is known for front-foot, attacking football.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com