Julen Lopetegui departed Molineux by mutual consent just six days prior to the club's opening game of the Premier League season against Manchester United. The Spanish manager, 56, agreed to terminate his contract following discussions with club officials. He said: "I wish Wolves and everybody at the club the very best of luck for the future and thank them for the opportunity granted at the time to take charge of this wonderful club. It has been an honour to enjoy this adventure in the day-to-day company of Matt Hobbs, Matt Wild, head of player care Lisa Hollis and every single employee of the club, who I wish to thank for their support and help at every moment. Also, of course, I want to thank the players, who have always given the maximum to achieve our objectives, and especially the fans that made me feel like one of them from the very first moment and have always been amazing to me, my staff and my family." A statement from Wolves added: "The head coach and club acknowledged and accepted their differences of opinion on certain issues and agreed that an amicable end to his contract was the best solution for all parties."

 

Gary O'Neil now takes the reigns after him at the helm of the club. He was sacked as Bournemouth manager in June, despite steering the club to unexpected survival from relegation last term.  Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs said: "We’re delighted to welcome Gary to the club. He’s a highly motivated young coach with strong principles and very well thought of by everyone he has worked with, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together at Wolves. Our players have shown their quality during pre-season, and I believe Gary and his team will continue to coach and improve them and will have success working with this group. Everyone at Wolves is looking forward to welcoming Gary, offering him their full support and working collaboratively to help the club to keep pushing forward together." 
 

Wolverhampton are yet to spend on the transfer market this summer with Tom King and Matt Doherty the only arrivals as free agents. 

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