Wolves have appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach after a second approach. The former Sevilla in-charge is expected to assume his new role on November 14.
“Julen is a top coach, with excellent experience at an elite level of the game, and we are very pleased to have agreed a deal to bring him to Wolves,” Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said in a statement.
“Since the very beginning, Julen has been our number one choice to manage Wolves, and we look forward to welcoming him and his team when they join us in the coming weeks.”
Can Julen Lopetegui save Wolves’ season?
As of right now, Wolves are second last in the table with 10 points from 14 games. With a very competitive second half of the season, it will be a huge challenge for Julen Lopetegui to keep the team afloat in the top flight.
A challenge for top six, like under Nuno Espirito Santo, will be too early to mount this season. However, the team could be revived in the coming years to be able to perform better.
Julen Lopetegui will take charge of the club after the World Cup, meaning he will have a brief spell to set things up as a pre-season, before the action resumes on Boxing Day.
