Wolves have announced the departure of manager Julen Lopetegui - and welcomed his replacement Gary O'Neil - barely days before the new season kicks off.

Lopetegui and his six-man staff have departed with the club announcing an "accepted their differences of opinion on certain issues and agreed that an amicable end to his contract was the best solution". The decision had been settled "weeks ago" which had given Wolves time to find a replacement in O'Neil.

Sporting director Matt Hobbs thanked "Julen and his staff for their dedication", adding: "While our ambition had been to move into the new season together, it is public knowledge that there were differences of opinion on some key topics, and it was agreed by all parties that it would be best to part ways ahead of the new campaign.

"After a successful pre-season, full of hard work and good performances,

"Julen and his staff leave the squad in great shape ahead of the season opener next week, which will give his successor the best possible platform for success."