Key facts
- Nottingham Forest has confirmed the departure of head coach Vitor Pereira.
- Pereira stated his exit was a surprise and came without warning.
- The club exercised a break clause in Pereira's contract.
- Oliver Glasner is reportedly in advanced talks to become the new head coach.
- Pereira's coaching staff have also left the club.
Nottingham Forest has confirmed the departure of head coach Vitor Pereira, with Oliver Glasner reportedly being lined up as his replacement. Pereira, who signed an 18-month contract in February, expressed his surprise and disappointment at the decision, stating it came "as a complete surprise to me and without any warning." He leaves having guided the club to Premier League survival and the Europa League semi-finals last season.
Pereira's coaching staff, including Filipe Almeida, Luis Miguel, Bruno Moura, Marco Knoop, and Pedro Lopes, have also departed the club. Glasner, 51, is a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired. He led Palace to the FA Cup in the 2024-25 season and the Conference League the following campaign. His potential move to Nottingham Forest comes amid previous tensions between the two clubs over European qualification spots.