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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 appoint Cesar Peixoto as head coach

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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 Sports

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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 Sports