Wolves have agreed a deal for Vitor Pereira to become their new head coach following Gary O’Neil’s sacking on Sunday.
Vitor Pereira: Wolves Agree Deal With Former Porto Coach
According to Sky Sports, Wolves have agree a £800,000 compensation package with Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to bring Vitor Pereira to Molineux.
The report claims that personal terms have also been agreed with the 56-year-old, who is expected to join on a one-and-a-half-year deal.
BREAKING: Wolves have agreed a deal for Vitor Pereira to become their new head coach 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Uk5FMPcdvi
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 17, 2024
Pereira is expected to fly over to England later on Tuesday with an official announcement expected in the next 24 hours.
Wolves Move Swiftly After Sacking Gary O’Neil
The West Midlands club are 19th in the Premier League table, and parted ways with O’Neil following Saturday’s home defeat to fellow strugglers Ipswich Town.
There were ugly scenes at full-time as tempers flared amongst Wolves’ players and staff.
With O’Neil relieved of his duties, Wolves looked to make a swift appointment for his successor and appear to have got their man.
Former Porto and Olympiakos boss Pereira, 56, is currently managing Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League.
Pereira took over at Al-Shabab in February, securing an eighth-placed finish last season. They are currently sixth after 13 games, with seven wins.
While at Porto, the Portuguese manager won the 2012 and 2013 Primieira Liga titles. He then lifted the Greek Super League with Olympiakos in 2015.
Wolves Have Lost Their Bite
Gary O’Neil was dismissed at the weekend with the club four points from safety.
Losing to fellow relegation-threatened Ipswich was a gut punch, meaning it was 11 defeats in 16 Premier League games.
Wolves made the decision to sack O’Neil, making him the first Premier League boss to lose his job this season.
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said: “We’re very grateful to Gary for all of his effort, dedication and hard work during his time at the club, and we wish him and his team the best of luck for the future.”
