Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by Sevilla following Wednesday’s Uefa Champions League defeat by Dortmund.
Lopetegui was appointed Sevilla boss in 2019. And in 2020 he won the Europa League title.
The Spanish side have won just once this season. And defeat to Dortmund was their sixth loss in 10 matches in all competitions.
The former Spain and Real Madid boss is one of the potential candidates to replace Bruno Lage at Wolves.
The 56-year-old spoke to the Premier League before taking the Spain job in the summer of 2016 and owners Fosun remain impressed by him.
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Wolves sacked Lage last weekend after a 2-0 defeat at West Ham left the club in EPL relegation zone.
Despite the loss to Dortmund, Lopetegui received rapturous ovation from the Sevilla fans as he left the field last night.
He gave an interview shortly before his sacking, stating he was grateful to “the whole of Sevilla”.
“I feel sadness and pain for leaving a team that I love very much and which will, without a doubt, stay in my heart,” Lopetegui said.
“I have already said goodbye to the players. It is not time to talk about disrespect. I’m thankful for all that I have achieved in this club.”
Lopetegui is loved by Seviila fans and is one of the best managers in the recent history of the club looking at statistical results.
He leaves Sevilla in 17th place in the La Liga standings and just one point clear of the relegation zone.
Lopetegui may leave Spain immediately to the UK where he’s expected to take over at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
He is the overwhelming favourite for the Wolves job.
