Wolves extend Pereira's contract on three-year deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have extended the contract of manager Vitor Pereira despite the club sitting bottom of the Premier League after four successive defeats to start the season. The Portuguese coach, 57, who took charge in December, has signed a new three-year deal, the club said, a move the hierarchy described as an investment in stability even as results remain poor this month.

Pereira replaced Gary O'Neil last winter and steered Wolves away from relegation with a run of wins that secured 16th place. The club praised the culture and cohesion he has instilled, with chairman Jeff Shi saying Pereira has brought clarity, energy and a team spirit that provides a foundation for future success. Shi added that now is a time for stability and that the board will do everything to support Pereira and his staff as he works to build chemistry with several new players.

Reports differ on the precise end date of the new deal. Some accounts say the contract will run until the summer of 2028, while the club described it as a three-year extension that others framed as covering the 2028-29 season. The club has not publicly clarified the discrepancy in timelines beyond confirming the three-year...