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title: "Wolves: Old Gold plan ‘landmark hire’ with Julen Lopetegui ‘pushing’"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/lopetegui-pushing-sporting-director-appointment-wolves-molineux/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-11-20T18:05:00Z"
modified: "2022-11-20T18:05:00Z"
---

# Wolves: Old Gold plan ‘landmark hire’ with Julen Lopetegui ‘pushing’

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are plotting the ‘landmark hire’ of a new technical director, with the club’s new manager Julen Lopetegui ‘pushing’ behind the scenes.**

### The Lowdown: Lopetegui era begins…

The appointment of the 56-year-old signals a new era at Molineux after the sacking of former boss Bruno Lage in early October, but the ex-Sevilla manager will have a mighty job on his hands.

Wolves are currently bottom of the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) table having scored fewer goals than anyone else in the top flight, thanks largely in part due to some [major attacking injuries](https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20220904-injury-update-kalajdzic-and-jimenez/).

That being said, Lopetegui’s [experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/julen-lopetegui/leistungsdatenInternational/trainer/6615) of coaching in the Champions League, not to mention a [Europa League winner’s medal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/julen-lopetegui/erfolge/trainer/6615), signals a potentially solid appointment at Molineux.

### The Latest: Wolves plan ‘landmark hire’…

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/wolves-line-up-landmark-hire-after-julen-lopetegui-green-light/), the Old Gold are plotting a ‘landmark hire’ at the request of Lopetegui behind the scenes.

It is believed that the Spaniard is personally ‘pushing’ for Wolves to hire a new technical director who he knows and trusts ahead of a potentially pivotal transfer window.

This comes as Wolves reportedly overhaul their set up following Lopetegui’s arrival in the Black Country.

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### The Verdict: Interesting news…

Incoming managers often want assurances that they can take mostly full control of transfers and all on-field matters, and Lopetegui appears no different.

It’s now up to Fosun to grant the 56-year-old his wish and appoint a chief technical director who is capable of both backing him in the transfer market and adhering to his various demands.