Nottingham Forest Unveil Oliver Glasner as New Manager
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach, with the Austrian taking over following the departure of Vitor Pereira. Glasner arrives after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season, having enjoyed a successful spell that saw him guide the Eagles to their first major trophy by winning the 2025 FA Cup against Manchester City. He also led the London club to UEFA Conference League success, further strengthening his reputation as one of Europe's top managers. Speaking after his appointment, the 51-year-old expressed excitement about the challenge ahead, describing Nottingham Forest as a club with a rich history and one of the most passionate fan bases in football. He said discussions with the club's leadership convinced him they shared a long-term vision of building a competitive team capable of achieving sustained success. Glasner becomes Forest's fifth managerial appointment in the past year, following spells under Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, and most recently Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed last week despite taking charge only a short time earlier. Before joining Crystal Palace in 2024, Glasner enjoyed success in Germany, leading Eintracht Frankfurt to the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League title. His achievements had also attracted interest from several top European clubs, including AC Milan, while he was recently linked with the vacant Germany national team coaching position.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis welcomed the appointment, saying Glasner's winning mentality, tactical ability and proven record of success made him the ideal candidate to lead the club's next chapter. He added that the club's ambition extends beyond simply competing in the Premier League, with the long-term goal of challenging for major honours. Forest finished 16th in the Premier League last season, narrowly behind Crystal Palace, and will now hope Glasner can inspire a significant turnaround as the club looks to climb the table and establish itself among England's top sides.
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