Vitor Pereira is on the verge of taking the helm as the new manager for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sources say that the experienced Portuguese coach has given his word to lead the struggling Premier League team.
Pereira, who has overseen teams in various countries such as Portugal, Greece, Turkey, China, and Saudi Arabia, is looking forward to the challenge of proving himself in the English top division.
The former Al-Shabab manager is set to travel to England to finalize the agreement and begin his tenure with the Wolves squad. The club is aiming to have him in place in time for their upcoming crucial match against Leicester City on Sunday.
Wolverhampton Wanderers has a history of appointing Portuguese managers, with Nuno Espirito Santo and Bruno Lage among their former head coaches.
Pereira’s potential hiring would continue this trend and give a much-needed boost to a team fighting against relegation.
Fosun International, the club’s owners, have close connections to football agent Jorge Mendes, who has been involved in numerous major deals concerning Wolves players. However, it remains uncertain if Mendes played a part in Pereira’s appointment.
Pereira’s arrival follows the departure of Gary O’Neil, who was let go after a string of disappointing results.
The team’s tough loss to Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium has left Wolverhampton Wanderers in a precarious 19th place in the Premier League standings with only nine points from 16 matches (L11, D3, W2).
Last season, O’Neil guided the team to a 14th-place finish but struggled after losing crucial players like Pedro Neto and Max Kilman to Chelsea and West Ham United during the summer transfer window.
Despite facing challenges, the former AFC Bournemouth manager was unable to reverse the team’s fortunes. The Wolves management is hopeful that Pereira can bring about a change in luck and steer the team to safety.
With 22 games remaining in the season, there is still an opportunity for the new manager to rescue the sinking team and secure an unlikely escape from the relegation zone.
