Wolves Confirm Cesar Peixoto as New Head Coach
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two‑year contract. The 46‑year‑old Portuguese manager takes over after the club’s relegation from the Premier League, succeeding Rob Edwards, who was dismissed last week.
Peixoto comes from Gil Vicente, where he led the team to a sixth‑place finish in the Primeira Liga during the 2025‑2026 season. This marks his first managerial role outside Portugal and his first full season in charge of a single club since he began coaching seven years ago.
Club Leadership Backs the Appointment
Executive chairman Nathan Shi said the board was convinced Peixoto is the right figure to lead Wolves’ rebuild. He highlighted the manager’s clear identity, strong leadership, hunger to succeed, work ethic and willingness to embrace the challenge.
Shi added that Peixoto’s youthful energy, ambition, thoughtfulness and accountability align with the culture and vision the club is building for the future.
Ruben Amorim Poised for AC Milan Move
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is expected to become AC Milan’s next head coach. The 41‑year‑old Portuguese tactician is set to sign a two‑year deal later this week, pending finalisation of the agreement.
Amorim would replace Massimiliano Allegri, whose departure followed a disappointing season that left Milan outside the Champions League places. Reports indicate Amorim will forego the salary still owed to him by Manchester United after his January exit, a settlement that could have cost the Red Devils up to £15.9 million.
The move offers Amorim a rapid return to top‑level football after a difficult 14‑month spell at Old Trafford, where he was sacked in November 2024. His reputation remains strong across Europe, having ended Sporting’s 19‑year league title drought in 2020‑21 and adding another championship in 2023‑24.
Amorim had taken over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after the club acted earlier than he had anticipated. Although he was linked with a return to Benfica, he distanced himself from that vacancy before Marco Silva was eventually appointed.
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