Head Coach Nuno to leave Wolves after Sunday's match

Nuno has been in charge of the club for 4 years. In his stint as Head Coach, he guided the club to the quarter finals of the Europa League. Credit: PA

Nuno Espirito Santo will leave his role as Wolves head coach after Sunday's season finale against Manchester United, the Premier League club have announced.

The Portuguese has spent four seasons in charge at Molineux, earning promotion from the Championship and guiding the club to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after the first of back-to-back seventh-placed finishes in the Premier League.

But this season has proved more difficult with a 12th-placed finish the best they can hope for on Sunday.

The club chairman praised Nuno's time at the club but said "every chapter comes to an end." Credit: PA

"Wolves can confirm head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will leave the club, by mutual agreement, after Sunday's match against Manchester United," a club statement said.

Nuno said in a statement: "We achieved our goals, we did it with passion and we did it together. Firstly, I want to thank the supporters, who have all played such an important part in helping us reach new heights for Wolves, and the people of the city, who embraced us and made us feel at home.

He also said Sunday will be a "very emotional day" but is looking forward to "share one last special moment together" with the fans.

Nuno's final game will be against Man Utd on Sunday (23 May). Credit: PA

Executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Nuno has brought us some incredibly special moments at Wolves that will never be forgotten, but every chapter comes to an end.

“His loyalty and dedication over the last four years has been immeasurable, and we cannot thank him enough for the progress he has made for Wolves.