Julen Lopetegui says now is the right time to be Wolves manager

Julen Lopetegui says now is the right time to arrive at Wolves having twice previously turned down the manager's job at Molineux.

Speaking at his introductory press conference, the Spaniard said: "Six years ago I had a possibility to be here. Now I am here, it is the right moment. I want to be here and I want to be in the Premier League. I know it's not the best situation but we are sure we are going to change by working very hard in the next month.

"I believe in the players, in the club and together we can have a good future. When I was free they wanted me to come here, a month ago, but I had a family problem. They respected that, now fortunately my situation is better. I am very happy it's happened and I'm here."

The ex-Sevilla boss is also intent on adding reinforcements to the squad in January, saying: “When the market opens we have this possibility and we are going to do that.

"I'm not going to speak about names because the most important thing, with the next four matches we have to play, is this squad. We believe in this squad, we are going to work very hard."

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[mohussain]

With Fosun's incredible resources, an elite manager like Julen Lopetegui and some world class players already in this squad, there is no reason why Wolves can't emulate Newcastle. Yes, the squad is currently massively underperforming but they still have 23 games to turn thing's around. Julen Lopetegui is a winner and won't let these players just show up, they will have to play their socks off. There won't be any passengers under Mr Lopetegui. Fosun will back the new coach to the hilt in the transfer window. Another 4 world class players and this team will improve massively. I have no doubt that Julen Lopetegui will turn thing's around. The only way is up.

[kevinleighton]

As a life long Wolves fan, I am really happy with JLs appointment! I really believe Wolves can get back to winning ways and climb out of the relegation zone! Onwards and upwards! COYW, Always Wolves 🐺👍💯

[cio]

Premier league has just got a bit more tougher, in a few years time winning the PL would be a brutal and herculean task for any team.

[charlesapana]

Great task ahead, great coach by all standard now they needs to be strengthened

[recruitmentch]

they've scored 8 goals all season. that's their problem

[RothRadoX]

Won't last till end of season... Feel bad for Wolves fans

[venaseranico]

We wait for you back in Spain lopetegui once Guardiola humbles you with his billion pound squad

[edwardchamney]

Sell Selmeda? Traora? Get Cody back for a start.

[easterneye]

Good ebening Julen, welcum to the premiere liga

[erywst]

Yep, cus everybody wants to take over a team at the bottom of the table. Perfect timing !!