Glasner set to be appointed Nottingham Forest boss

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2 July 2026

Nottingham Forest

are set to appoint

Oliver Glasner

as head coach after the surprise departure of Vitor Pereira.

Pereira’s exit was confirmed on Wednesday night, having only signed a 18-month contract at the Midlands club in February. The 57-year-old guided Forest to

Premier League

survival and the Europa League semi-finals, losing to eventual winners

Aston Villa

In a statement, Pereira said: “Today marks the end of my journey as head coach of

. I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club.

“Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club’s right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future.

“Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.

“Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club’s

status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever. Most importantly, I saw a group of players grow in confidence, belief and togetherness.

“Watching them develop, fight for one another and represent this club with passion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.

“I would like to thank my coaching staff, the players, everyone behind the scenes, and especially the supporters. From my first day, your passion, loyalty and unwavering support made me feel incredibly welcome. You were with us through every challenge and every success, and I will always be grateful for that.

“I leave

with no bitterness or resentment — only respect, gratitude and wonderful memories. Football is full of unexpected moments, and while this chapter has ended sooner than I expected, I will always look back on my time here with pride and affection.

“I wish the players, the staff, the supporters and everyone at

every success in the future. This is a special club, and I sincerely hope it continues to grow and achieve great things. Thank you for everything, Vitor Pereira.”

Glasner, who left Crystal Palace after the end of last season, now looks set to take over as the City Ground after guiding the Eagles to the Conference League title last season, having already won the FA Cup and Community Shield during his time in south London.

The 51-year-old had been linked with top jobs across Europe after an impressive stint at Selhurst Park.

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