Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Cesar Peixoto as head coach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old replaces Rob Edwards, who was dismissed last week, and will aim to lead the club back to the Premier League after its relegation last season. Peixoto joins from Gil Vicente, where he achieved a sixth-place finish in the Primeira Liga during the 2025-26 season. He aims to instill his playing philosophy and improve the team's performance, reflecting the work ethic and passion of the local fans.
- •Peixoto signed a two-year deal with Wolves on June 15, 2026.
- •He previously managed Gil Vicente, achieving a sixth-place finish.
- •Peixoto replaces Rob Edwards, who was sacked after a poor season.
- •This is his first coaching role outside of Portugal.
- •He aims to return Wolves to the Premier League.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — César Peixoto named new Wolves manager
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Relegated Wolves appoint Peixoto as new manager
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Wolves appoint Portuguese Peixoto as new boss
- 3:12 PMBBC Sport — Wolves appoint Portuguese Peixoto as new boss
"Wolves hired Cesar Peixoto as their new manager on Monday after sacking Rob Edwards following their relegation from the Premier League.Edwards was sacked last week after just seven months in charge at Molineux, with Wolves claiming the decision would provide them with a better chance of returning to the Premier League.
"Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the appointment of César Peixoto as the new head coach.The relegated side made the decision to axe Rob Edwards this summer and have instead recruited Portugue...
"Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:50 PMCésar Peixoto named new Wolves manager
Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the appointment of César Peixoto as the new head coach.The relegated side made the decision to axe Rob Edwards this summer and have instead recruited Portugue...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:34 PMRelegated Wolves appoint Peixoto as new manager
Wolves hired Cesar Peixoto as their new manager on Monday after sacking Rob Edwards following their relegation from the Premier League.Edwards was sacked last week after just seven months in charge at Molineux, with Wolves claiming the decision would provide them with a better chance of returning to the Premier League.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:16 PMWolves appoint Portuguese Peixoto as new boss
Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 3:12 PMWolves appoint Portuguese Peixoto as new boss
Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.
- Sky Sports Football—Peixoto appointed as new Wolves boss
Wolves have appointed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.
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