‘I think’: Julen Lopetegui makes prediction about how Wolves are going to do in the PL this season
Julen Lopetegui has been speaking about his exit from Wolves again – and shared how he thinks they might get on this season.
It has been two months since the Spaniard walked away from the Wanderers.
There had been rumblings for some time that he was not happy.
The financial situation at the club had become clear, and Lopetegui felt he could now work to his best level as a result.
He left, and Gary O’Neil was appointed as his successor.
Lopetegui has previously spoken about leaving the club and how difficult he found it.
He has now provided a summary of his departure, and had one last message for the club and its fans…
Julen Lopetegui summarises his exit from Wolves, as he predicts his former club to have a good season
Lopetegui has been speaking about his time at Wolves in an interview with Football Daily.
He was asked about his decision to go.
He said: “In the past I have talked a lot about this. I can make a summary. We have finalised, wish them the best, me for the club and the club for me.
“It was a football decision we have taken, for a lot of reasons that I prefer not to talk about. I prefer to look to the future. If you ask me, it was a very lovely story. We accepted a big risk in a very difficult moment. But in the end I have to say ‘Thank you’ for them, for all of them, the fans, the club. For giving me the chance to feel that in the 10 months. I wish the best for them.”
“I wish them all the best. I think they are going to do a good season. I am going to try and make my way.”
Lopetegui exit complicated
There are still some Wolves fans out there who are not happy with the way Lopetegui left the club.
The interview he did with Guillem Balague was something that did get people’s backs up, including some Wolves officials according to reports.
It’s clear though that Lopetegui did really enjoy his time at Molineux and he sounds genuine in wishing the club well.
We don’t know everything that happened behind the scenes.
But he decided he wanted out, and Wolves are now onto a new chapter. And it has started fairly well, with O’Neil getting some decent results and saying the right things most of the time.
‘Very clear’: Julen Lopetegui now drops hint about his next job after leaving Wolves
Julen Lopetegui has now admitted himself that he would like to stay in England and take another Premier League job, after leaving Wolves.
Lopetegui walked away from Molineux just days before the new season.
He had grown tired of the club’s financial situation and the communications to him over it.
He informed sporting director Matt Hobbs of his wish to leave straight after the pre-season game with Celtic.
He agreed to stay on and manage while a successor was found.
Eventually, Hobbs and his team decided Gary O’Neil would be his replacement, and the managerial change was complete by August 9.
Most Wolves fans have now moved on from Lopetegui – but there’s a chance he will be making a return to Molineux before long…
Julen Lopetegui admits he wants to stay in England
Lopetegui has appeared on Football Daily to talk about his journey from Asteasu to Wolverhampton.
He was asked what he has been up to since leaving Wolves.
Lopetegui has actually stayed in England and has been visiting a lot of places.
And he now admits that he would like to stay and potentially land another Premier League job.
He said: “Of course, I try to see different matches in the weekends. I was very happy here in the Premier League. I would like to continue here. Because I have the ambition and the plan to stay here and work here.”
“We will see what’s going to happen. You don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. But if you ask me, what is my preference, my answer is very clear. It’s England, it’s the Premier League, yes.”
Lopetegui adds that he still lives in Wolverhampton, and mostly spends his time between there and London.
He is enjoying his time in England and is learning about the culture.
Where could Lopetegui end up?
There were reports not long after Lopetegui left Wolves that he was staying and looking to find another Premier League job.
It is going to be really interesting to see where he winds up.
He did a really solid job at Wolves, and his stock will still be fairly high.
He has effectively now invited clubs that are thinking about sacking their manager to consider him.
Perhaps if Roberto De Zerbi left Brighton to join a bigger club he would go there. Lopetegui did say that Brighton was a place he’s visited.
Maybe even Manchester United could be an option later down the line, with Erik ten Hag already starting to come under a bit of pressure.
