Wolves give Pereira three-year contract amid poor start to season

Wolves have handed Vitor Pereira a new three-year contract, a move aimed at stabilising a season that has begun in dreadful fashion. Ahead of Saturday's clash with Leeds United at Molineux, Wolves sit bottom of the Premier League after losing all four of their opening games. Pereira, who steered Wolves to a comfortable survival after taking over from Gary O’Neil in December, will remain in charge as the club seeks to turn around the form.

The decision to back Pereira comes amid a brutal start to the campaign and a wider squad rebuild that has featured departures of key players and arrivals with limited Premier League experience. Chairman Jeff Shi said the club would support the Portuguese manager as he works to build chemistry with new signings and restore confidence in a squad that has struggled to translate potential into results. "Now is a time for stability. Vitor needs time to work with the squad, to build a chemistry with new players, and we will do everything to support him and his staff," Shi said. "Vitor has made a very positive impact during his time at Wolves. He’s brought clarity, energy and a team spirit that gives us a foundation to be successful. What he achieved last season was excellent."

Wolves’ summer rebuild has been unsettled, with several senior players who helped secure survival departing and replaced by signings who, in the club’s view, still need time to adapt to English football’s top flight. Pereira has urged patience and unity, saying the club must raise its level and compete with the league’s best teams. "This is the moment that we need to be united. We are a one club city, and this city loves football. It is a passion. This is the spirit that we need to create together, to face and to compete with the best teams in this league," he said.

The contract extension contrasts with Wolves’ recent history, when the club rewarded O’Neil and his staff with new deals only to sack him before the year was out. Officials stressed they do not expect to repeat that sequence with Pereira and highlighted their belief that he can guide the club through a challenging period. With a full week of preparation ahead of the Leeds game, Wolves aim to halt the slide and begin turning the new-ownership era into on-pitch momentum. The club’s leadership acknowledged the pressure on Pereira and his squad, but reiterated their commitment to a long-term vision that centers on stability and steady improvement.

Pereira’s remarks after securing the extension emphasized a collective effort: the fans, the players, and the staff must unite to restore Wolves’ standing in the league. He pointed to the need for clarity in roles, stronger performances on the field, and a renewed sense of purpose across the squad. While the early results have been stark, the club believes the foundation laid last season, coupled with a patient, strategic build, can produce a more consistent, competitive Wolves side as the campaign progresses.