Nottingham Forest Sacks Pereira via Email, Glasner Set to Take Over

Nottingham Forest is set to appoint Oliver Glasner as their fifth manager in less than a year, following the dismissal of Vítor Pereira.

Pereira, who steered Forest clear of relegation after replacing Sean Dyche in February, reportedly learned of his sacking via an email received just before midnight. The Portuguese coach was said to be surprised, having been actively planning pre-season preparations in Portugal and engaging in transfer discussions. Pereira's contract included a termination clause that could be activated in June, which the club exercised.

He even issued a special statement:

"Today, my journey as Nottingham Forest manager comes to an end.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who is part of this incredible football club. While this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any prior warning, I fully respect the club's right to make the decisions it deems best for its future.

Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I genuinely believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride for everything we achieved in recent months.

I depart Nottingham Forest without bitterness or resentment – only with respect, gratitude, and wonderful memories. Football is full of unexpected twists and turns, and although this chapter concluded earlier than I anticipated, I will always remember my time here with pride and affection."

Forest was presented with the opportunity to sign Glasner on a three-year deal after his departure from Crystal Palace at the end of the season, an opportunity the club deemed too good to pass up.

Forest had been close to appointing Glasner in December 2023 but opted instead to bring in Nuno Espírito Santo as Steve Cooper's replacement at the time.

Glasner will begin his tenure at Forest without Elliot Anderson, who is on the verge of completing an £116 million transfer to Manchester City. Forest is now targeting Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall as a potential replacement, though they face competition from other clubs.