Key Takeaways:
- Vitor Pereira was dismissed by Nottingham Forest after securing the club’s Premier League status this season
- Coaching staff members Filipe Almeida, Luis Miguel, Bruno Moura, Marco Knoop and Pedro Lopes have also exited
- Oliver Glasner, formerly of Crystal Palace, is widely tipped to become Forest’s next manager
Managerial Changes at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have officially announced the departure of manager Vitor Pereira, with widespread reports suggesting that former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is set to step in as his replacement.
Pereira’s Tenure and Staff Departures
Pereira, aged 57, took the reins following Sean Dyche’s departure, making him the fourth individual to manage Forest this season. He led the side to Premier League safety and guided them to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. Despite these achievements, Forest released a statement confirming that both Pereira and his coaching staff – Filipe Almeida, Luis Miguel, Bruno Moura, Marco Knoop and Pedro Lopes – have all left, following the activation of a mutual break clause in Pereira’s contract.
Nottingham Forest can confirm that Vítor Pereira has left his role as Head Coach following the Club’s decision to exercise a mutual break clause in his contract.
His coaching staff – Filipe Almeida, Luis Miguel, Bruno Moura, Marco Knoop and Pedro Lopes – have also left the Club.… pic.twitter.com/myV1nW49pm
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 2, 2026
Club Acknowledgement and Transition
The club expressed gratitude towards Pereira and his team for their dedication, professionalism, and contributions during their time at the City Ground. The statement highlighted their pivotal role in ensuring top-flight survival and establishing a foundation for future progress. The relationships built with players, staff and supporters were also acknowledged in the club’s message of thanks and best wishes for future endeavours.
Incoming Manager: Oliver Glasner
Attention now turns to Oliver Glasner, who is widely anticipated to take over managerial duties at Forest, following his previous spell at Crystal Palace.
