Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing to demonstrate significant confidence in manager Vitor Pereira by offering him a new contract, according to Liam Keen of the Express and Star. The 57-year-old Portuguese manager, whose current one-and-a-half-year deal from December 2024 is set to expire at the end of this season, is reportedly close to signing an extended agreement with the West Midlands club.
Despite a challenging start to the 2025/26 Premier League season, with four consecutive losses and no wins in their last four matches of the previous campaign, Wolves’ leadership remains committed to securing Pereira’s future. When he took charge, the team was languishing in 19th place with only nine points from 16 games, facing likely relegation. Pereira turned things around, leading Wolves to safety with an impressive run that included six consecutive top-flight victories—a feat not achieved by the club in 55 years.
However, the team’s current eight-match winless streak in the Premier League has raised doubts among fans and observers about Pereira’s position. Despite this, the club’s hierarchy, seeking stability after four managers in as many years, is backing Pereira with a new deal. Whether this decision will prove wise remains uncertain, but avoiding relegation remains a critical goal for Wolves’ long-term ambitions.