Middlesbrough Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of head coach Rob Edwards to Wolverhampton Wanderers, a move the Championship club says it agreed to "reluctantly".
A Swift Return to Molineux
The 42-year-old coach, who only signed a three-year contract with Middlesbrough in June 2025, has made a surprising return to his former club after just five months. Edwards, a former Wolves player who made over 100 appearances for the club and also served in various coaching roles including caretaker manager, has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux.
He steps into the vacancy created by the recent sacking of Vitor Pereira. The move sees Edwards switch from a Middlesbrough side sitting second in the Championship to a Wolves team propping up the Premier League table with just two points from 11 games.
Compensation and a Pointed Statement
Middlesbrough released a statement on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, confirming the details. The club agreed to a compensation figure with Wolves, reported to be £3 million, to release Edwards and one of his first-team coaches, Harry Watling, from their contracts.
The statement took a notable tone, highlighting the club's unity in Edwards' absence. It specifically praised the atmosphere during Saturday's match against Birmingham City, for which Edwards was already stood down. "On Saturday the Riverside came together as one, players, staff, and supporters, and you could feel the sense of unity which is at the core of our club," the club said.
Looking Forward
With Edwards' departure confirmed, Adi Viveash has taken charge of team affairs on an interim basis. The club's statement concluded with a rallying cry to supporters: "Let's stay together. UTB."
The swift managerial change marks a significant moment for both clubs as they navigate their respective challenges in the Championship and the fight for Premier League survival.
