Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Vitor Pereira as the club's new manager on an 18-month contract.
The former Flamengo coach has left his current post at Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to take the reins at Molineux, replacing O'Neil. after being discharged following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town.
Confirming his arrival in a club statement, Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said: “We are delighted to welcome Vitor Pereira to Wolves as our new men's first team coach. Vitor is a highly respected and experienced coach who has achieved success in various leagues and will bring a new approach to the test forward.
“This is a challenging time for the club and we want to thank Vitor for taking on this responsibility. We have full confidence in his ability to lead us on the right path, together with the players and staff, and the whole club will be united in supporting him to achieve success.”
Sporting director Matt Hobbs added: “Vitor is a highly experienced and well-rounded coach who has demonstrated his ability to succeed at the highest level. His personality, drive and leadership qualities stood out to us during this process and we are excited to see how he applies his expertise here at Wolves.
“I look forward to working closely with Vitor and his team on a daily basis, supporting them in every way possible – from getting the most out of our staff in Compton, to recruiting in the upcoming transfer window – as we work together to strengthen the team and achieve our collective goals”.
Wolves sit 19th in the Premier League table has lost 11 of 16 games played, including the last four. They are five points adrift of safety, with Pereira's first task a trip to the relegation rivals Leicester Citywho recently appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new boss.