The club’s pick to replace Nuno caught many observers out but those who know him expect a relentless pursuit of perfection
Heads were turned when Bruno Lage was linked with replacing Nuno Espírito Santo as Wolves’ head coach but the club were adamant he was first choice. Lage has spent only two seasons managing senior teams, and one of those was in charge of Benfica B in the Portuguese second division; the other ended with Benfica’s first team winning the Primeira Liga in 2019.
The following season, Benfica went on a poor run, and after leaving the club last June he had been out of work, making his arrival at Molineux slightly more curious, although having Jorge Mendes as an agent may have helped. Lage, however, does have a long track record, spending a decade at Benfica in various roles, and working as Carlos Carvalhal’s assistant.