Julen Lopetegui Quit As Wolves Manager – Details
- Wolves Left Managerless Three Days Before New Premier Leage Season Begins.
Julen Lopetegui has quit as Wolves manager just three days before the new Premier League season kicks off and six days before their opening fixture.
The former Spain and Real Madrid coach succeeded Bruno Lage in November and steered the club to a 13th place finish.
But Lopetegui leaves Molineux after barely nine months in charge due to disagreements over the Black Country side’s lack of investment.
“On behalf of everyone at the club I’d like to thank Julen and his staff for their dedication and hard work during their time at the football club,” said sporting director Matt Hobbs.
“They were brought in with the primary aim of keeping the club in the Premier League last season, an objective which they achieved with games to spare.
“While our ambition had been to move into the new season together, it is public knowledge that there were differences of opinion on some key topics, and it was agreed by all parties that it would be best to part ways ahead of the new campaign.
“After a successful pre-season, full of hard work and good performances, Julen and his staff leave the squad in great shape ahead of the season opener next week, which will give his successor the best possible platform for success.
“We wish Julen and his team the very best of luck for the future, and they will always be welcome at Wolves.”
Wolves are aiming to avoid breaching Premier League’s financial fair play regulations, which permit £105m combined losses in a three-year window.
Owners Fosun Group have reportedly sounded out Gary O’Neil, who steered Bournemouth to safety last season, to replace Lopetegui.
The currently managerless club will host Manchester United in their season opener on 14 August.
