Leicester City has officially confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager. This announcement arrives on the same day that Wolverhampton Wanderers revealed César Peixoto as their head coach, succeeding Rob Edwards.
Both Midlands clubs are looking to rebuild after disappointing seasons, with Leicester suffering relegation from the Championship and Wolves dropping out of the Premier League. Martin's arrival at the King Power Stadium marks a new chapter after his previous coaching roles at MK Dons, Swansea, and Southampton.
Martin's Leicester Mandate
Russell Martin, 40, has signed a contract with Leicester City running until 2029. His primary objective will be to guide the club back to the Championship at the first attempt, following their unexpected fall to League One in the 2025-26 season, which was compounded by off-field issues including a points deduction.
“I’m delighted to be here and excited to begin working with the players and staff,” said Martin. “This is a club with great history, strong support and high expectations. My immediate focus is on the team: building strong relationships, setting clear standards and creating performances that Leicester City supporters can connect with.”
Leicester’s chief football officer, Jon Rudkin, highlighted Martin's leadership qualities, describing him as “a strong leader, a clear decision-maker and someone with a defined way of working,” and expressed confidence that he is “well placed to help us move forward with purpose and direction”.
Peixoto Takes Charge at Wolves
César Peixoto joins Wolves from Portuguese club Gil Vicente, where he secured a sixth-place finish in the Primeira Liga last season. His task will be to restore Wolves to their Premier League status after their last-place finish in the 2025-26 campaign under Rob Edwards.
“I’m proud to be here at this big, historic club in England,” Peixoto stated. “It’s a big opportunity for me and I’m prepared to do everything to put Wolves where it belongs in the Premier League.”
The appointment of Peixoto means that four of the last seven managers to lead Wolves have hailed from Portugal. Wolves chairman Nathan Shi commented on the decision, noting that “[Peixoto] possesses many of the qualities we believe are important for the future of this club.”
