In an announcement to substantiate Lopetegui’s departure on Tuesday evening, Wolves’ sporting director Matt Hobbs mentioned: “Whereas our ambition had been to maneuver into the brand new season collectively, it’s public data that there have been variations of opinion on some key matters, and it was agreed by all events that it could be greatest to half methods forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
“We want Julen and his workforce the easiest of luck for the long run, and they’ll all the time be welcome at Wolves.”
In Wolves’ subsequent press launch to announce O’Neil’s arrival, Hobbs mentioned: “We’re delighted to welcome Gary to the membership.
“He’s a extremely motivated younger coach with sturdy ideas and really properly considered by everybody he has labored with, and we’re excited to see what we are able to obtain collectively at Wolves.”
