The Athletic has exclusively revealed that former Shanghai Seaports boss Vitor Pereira has left for the UK, agreeing a one-and-a-half year deal with Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. The turnaround signals Pereira's return to Europe to take charge of the team once again.
The Wolves have launched a firestorm of a selection process following the departure of head coach Gary O'Neil. After layers of selection and negotiation, the final decision was made to put Pereira in charge. The 56-year-old Portuguese manager has an illustrious track record, having coached top teams such as Porto, Fenerbahce and Shanghai Harbour in the Chinese Super League.
Pereira is reported to have agreed on contract details with Wolves and is scheduled to meet with new members of the squad on Wednesday to be fully prepared for the upcoming campaign. Wolves have reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Youth over compensation for Pereira's transfer, clearing the final hurdle to his joining the club.
Pereira's debut will be a Premier League showdown away to Leicester City on Sunday. The Wolves have full confidence in Pereira and expect him to lead the team out of the dilemma and revitalize the team.
Pereira's coaching style is known for its rigor and pragmatism, he is good at formulating tactics according to the actual situation of the team and emphasizes on the personal growth of the players. I believe that under his leadership, Wolves will show stronger competitiveness in the Premier League and bring more exciting matches to the fans.
Pereira's joining Wolves once again highlights his great influence and excellent coaching ability in international football. We look forward to seeing him shine in his new role and contribute more to the cause of soccer.
