Vitor Pereira: 14-Year Wait to Manage in Premier League Ends at Wolves
Wolves‘ New Boss Pereira Fulfills 14-Year Premier League Dream
Wolves’ new manager Vitor Pereira has finally realized his long-held ambition of managing in the Premier League after being appointed on an 18-month deal.
The Portuguese coach, who has managed nine clubs in the last 11 years, expressed his excitement at finally achieving his goal.
“The last 14 years of my career, my focus was to come to England,” Pereira said. “To compete with the best coaches, this is the seat I want to be in. I want to be in this league to compete, challenge myself and I’m ready.”
Pereira’s journey to the Premier League has been a winding one.He revealed that he had been close to joining English clubs in the past, including Everton on several occasions since 2010. However, a move to Saudi arabia with Al-Ahli 14 years ago ultimately delayed his arrival in England.
“When I left Porto, my target was a club in England,” Pereira explained.”I had a meeting at that time to come to england but after a prince knocked on the door and convinced me, I did not go to England. I never imagined I’d go to Saudi.”
Pereira’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Wolves, who are currently second from bottom in the Premier League table, five points adrift of safety. his first challenge will be to guide the team to victory against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
From Saudi Arabia to the Premier League: An Interview with Wolves’ New Boss, vitor Pereira
NewsDirectory3.com sat down with newly appointed Wolves manager Vitor Pereira to discuss his long-awaited arrival in the Premier League and his plans for the struggling side.
ND3: Vitor, welcome to the Premier league. This has been a 14 year dream, hasn’t it?
VP: Absolutely. The last 14 years of my career, my focus was to come to England. To compete with the best coaches, this is the seat I want to be in. I want to be in this league to compete,challenge myself and I’m ready.
ND3: Your path to the Premier League has been anything but straightforward.Can you tell us about some of your near misses?
VP: When I left Porto,my target was a club in England.I had a meeting at that time to come to England but after a prince knocked on the door and convinced me, I did not go to England. I never imagined I’d go to Saudi.
ND3: You’re taking over Wolves at a crucial point in the season. How do you see the challenge ahead, and what are your immediate priorities?
VP: Well, the team is in a difficult position, but I see a lot of potential.My first priority is to get to know the players and understand their strengths and weaknesses. We have a tough game against Leicester on sunday, and we need to start picking up points as quickly as possible.