Oliver Glasner Named Nottingham Forest Head Coach After Pereira’s Exit

Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, making him the club’s fifth managerial appointment in less than a year.

The 51-year-old Austrian replaces Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed on Tuesday just before an exit clause in his contract was due to expire.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis described Glasner as “a winner” and said the club shared a common vision with the former Crystal Palace manager.

“It was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed,” Marinakis said.

Glasner arrives at the City Ground after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season. During his two-year spell at Selhurst Park, he guided the Eagles to unprecedented success, winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FA Community Shield.

He previously won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt during the 2021-22 season, making him one of the few coaches to have lifted both UEFA’s Europa League and Conference League trophies.

Speaking after his appointment, Glasner said Forest’s long-term vision convinced him to take the job.

“From my very first conversations with the owner and the leadership team, it was evident that they have a clear vision for this football club and complete trust in me and my staff to build a strong future together over the long term,” he said.

“The trust and shared commitment, together with the potential I see within the squad, were key factors for me, and I am excited about what we can achieve together.”

Forest have experienced significant managerial instability over the past year. Nuno Espírito Santo started last season in charge before the club appointed Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Pereira in quick succession.

Pereira, who took over in February, guided Forest to a 16th-place finish in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, where the club lost to eventual champions Aston Villa.

Marinakis said Glasner’s appointment aligns with Forest’s ambition to re-establish themselves among England’s and Europe’s leading clubs.

“Our ambition is not simply to compete. Our ambition is to win, challenge for major honours and build a football club our supporters can be proud of for many years to come,” he said.