Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months in charge with Portuguese replacement in line to take over

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The 43-year-old was appointed in November on a three-and-a-half year deal to replace Vitor Pereira but was unable to stop Wolves from being relegated to the Championship after eight years in the top flight.

It is understood that the club will replace Edwards with Gil Vicente coach Cesar Peixoto, who guided the club to sixth place in Portugal’s Primeira Liga last season.

Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League, 21 points from safety, and Edwards was only able to win five of his 30 games in charge in all competitions.

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Following an end of season review, the club thought a change of leadership was necessary to help provide Wolves with the “strongest platform” for future success as they seek a swift return to the Premier League.

The club made a positive start to the summer with the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez, while key midfielder Andre also signed a new deal with the club.

Trippier told the club’s official podcast after signing that he was "struck" after having a conversatio with Edwards ahead of next season.

But the club have now decided to move on from Edwards, who has been relegated twice from the Premier League after going down with Luton in 2024.

According to reports, Edwards first heard of his sacking after members of his family saw rumours of Peixoto’s appointment.

Speaking after the signing of Jimenez earlier this week, Edwards was clearly still planning for the new campaign.

Executive chairman Nathan Shi told the club website: "This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation.

"This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.

"Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.

"While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.

"It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.

"Hopefully they (the fans) believe more in what we’re trying to do, but there’s a lot more we’ve still got to do and there’ll be more to come.

"We know things need to improve and we’re working really hard to try and do that as quickly as possible. The challenge from those above me is that we need to get promoted again.

"The signings we’re making at the moment will be ticking one box and there’s more to be done, but then the results and how we start the season is what matters."