Vitor Pereira set to sign new Wolves contract until 2028 | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to hand Vitor Pereira a new three-year contract despite their dismal start to the Premier League season.

The 57-year-old’s current deal runs until 2026, but Wolves are confident he will extend through to 2028, underlining the hierarchy’s long-term faith in his project.

The timing is striking, with Wolves rooted to the bottom of the table after four straight league defeats – the worst opening to a campaign in their 127-year history. They face Leeds United at Molineux on Saturday as they try to halt the slide.

Pereira’s position has not come under serious threat despite results. The Portuguese coach took charge last December when Wolves were second from bottom with only six points after 19 games under Gary O’Neil.

His impact was immediate, steering them to safety with a run of 10 wins from their final 22 league fixtures.

That resurgence included six consecutive victories in March and April, lifting the team to 16th with 42 points and avoiding relegation with games to spare. The club also reached the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has been vocal about his backing for Pereira, insisting the club need stability after several managerial changes in recent years. He has already handed the head coach more authority following the departure of sporting director Matt Hobbs this summer.

“Wolves need stability now,” Shi said earlier this month. “Every coach needs time and the players he needs to prepare for the season. If you have that foundation, you will have a strong season.”

This summer brought upheaval to the squad, with key players Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha leaving for Manchester City and Manchester United respectively. Pablo Sarabia and Nelson Semedo also departed, while striker Tolu Arokodare and winger Jhon Arias were among six new arrivals.

Results so far have not matched the club’s hopes, but Wolves believe Pereira’s leadership will eventually bring improvement. They point to the improved team spirit and stronger dressing-room culture under his tenure compared to the disjointed squad he inherited.

The new contract talks began before the season started, when optimism remained high after last spring’s revival, and have now reached their final stage.

Pereira, who has previously managed Porto, Olympiacos, Fenerbahce and Shanghai SIPG, is now set for his longest spell in English football.

For Wolves, securing him beyond 2026 represents a gamble during a crisis of form, but one the board believes will pay off if he can steady the season and build on last year’s survival.