Gary O’Neil Commits to Wolves with New Four-Year Contract

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has signed a new four-year contract, securing his position at the helm of the club until 2028.

O’Neil, 40, has been instrumental in guiding the team to a 14th-place finish in the league last season, following a tumultuous start to the campaign.

Chairman Jeff Shi expressed his delight at securing O’Neil’s services, stating, “I think the club has a positive future, building a new cycle for growth, better results on the pitch, and ambitions to realize. To prepare for that, we need a very good team, and I think Gary is a key member of the team, maybe even the most important member, so we are very happy to have him here for the long-term.”

Shi praised O’Neil’s hard work, humility, and tactical prowess, saying, “He works very hard and is very humble. He might be the humblest manager I have ever worked with, and one of the most hard-working coaches I’ve ever met. His strengths are around his tactics and his chemistry with the players.”

O’Neil’s new contract comes on the same day that Wolves agreed to a shock £54m deal with Chelsea for forward Pedro Neto. Neto’s departure presents a significant challenge for O’Neil, who must now reshape a team without its most potent attacking weapon.

Chelsea reportedly agreed to a straight cash deal for Neto, rejecting cash-plus-players offers from both Chelsea and Tottenham for the 24-year-old.

O’Neil’s next task will be to rebuild a team capable of competing in the Premier League, following the loss of Neto’s attacking prowess.

Gary O’Neil signs new four-year deal to keep him as Wolves boss until 2028 – on the same day his side agree shock £54m sale of Pedro Neto to Chelsea