In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers have terminated Vitor Pereira's contract just weeks after handing the Portuguese manager a new deal.
The decision comes as Wolves remain winless and anchored to the foot of the table, having failed to secure a single victory in their opening matches of the season. The club's hierarchy has acted decisively despite showing faith in Pereira with a contract extension mere weeks ago.
Premier League Crisis Deepens at Molineux
The atmosphere at Molineux has grown increasingly tense as Wolves' fortunes continue to deteriorate. Supporters have expressed growing frustration with the team's performances and the apparent lack of progress under Pereira's leadership.
The statistics make for grim reading: no wins, mounting defeats, and a squad that appears increasingly disconnected from their manager's tactical approach. This represents one of the worst starts to a Premier League campaign in the club's recent history.
Contract U-Turn Raises Eyebrows
What makes this dismissal particularly remarkable is the timing relative to Pereira's recent contract renewal. The board's decision to extend his tenure, only to perform a dramatic U-turn weeks later, suggests significant behind-the-scenes concerns that outweighed their initial vote of confidence.
Football insiders suggest that the relationship between Pereira and key players had deteriorated rapidly, with training ground disputes and tactical disagreements becoming increasingly common.
Search for Successor Begins Immediately
Wolves now face a critical period as they search for Pereira's replacement. The club's recruitment team is understood to be working around the clock to identify candidates who can reverse their fortunes and lift the team from the relegation zone.
The new manager will inherit a squad with undeniable talent but severely lacking in confidence. Their immediate challenge will be to secure that elusive first victory and begin the arduous climb up the Premier League table.
This represents the first major managerial casualty of the Premier League season and serves as a stark reminder of the intense pressure facing top-flight managers when results fail to materialise.
