Vitor Pereira has confirmed he’s not Nottingham Forest’s head coach, saying the choice to sack him got here as a “full shock”.
Forest are anticipated to nominate former Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner to switch Pereira, and a deal seems to be near being finalized.
Pereira, who was Forest’s fourth head coach throughout a chaotic 2025-26 season, took over from Sean Dyche in February.
He gained eight of the 20 video games he performed as supervisor (D6, L6) and led Forest to the Europa League semi-finals, maintaining them within the Premier League and ending in sixteenth place.
Pereira’s present contract runs till June 2027, and it’s reported that he’s in negotiations to resume his contract. These negotiations stalled final month, however the events have been anticipated to renew talks this season.
However now the previous Wolves supervisor, who was rumored to be transferring to Al Hilal within the Saudi Skilled League, has shocked the membership by admitting that he won’t be within the dugout on the Metropolis Floor subsequent season.
Pereira informed BBC Sport in a press release: “This determination got here as a whole shock to me and got here with none warning, however I absolutely respect the membership’s proper to make the choice it believes is finest for its future.”
“Understandably, I’m disillusioned and saddened. I really believed in what we constructed collectively, and I depart right here pleased with all the things we’ve got completed over the previous few months.”
“Collectively we loved a memorable finish to the season. We secured the membership’s Premier League standing, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League and created moments that may keep in our hearts perpetually.
“Most significantly, I’ve watched a bunch of gamers develop in confidence, perception and cohesion. Watching them develop, battle for one another and symbolize this membership with such ardour has been probably the most rewarding experiences of my profession.”
“I left Nottingham Forest with no bitterness or resentment, solely respect, gratitude and nice reminiscences.
“There are numerous sudden moments in soccer, and though this chapter ended prior to I anticipated, I’ll at all times look again on my time right here with pleasure and love.
“This can be a particular membership and I sincerely hope that it continues to develop and obtain nice issues.”
