Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as head coach following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira.
Pereira was sacked on Thursday despite masterminding Forest’s escape from relegation last season and guiding them to the semi-finals of the Europa League.
The Portuguese was the club’s fourth head coach of a turbulent season but did not do enough to appease volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis
Instead, Forest have turned to Glasner, who left Crystal Palace last month after two hugely successful seasons in charge at Selhurst Park, during which he led the Eagles to the FA Cup and Conference League titles.
Marinakis told the club’s official website: “In our discussions with Oliver, it was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed. He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition.
“It has always been our goal to establish Nottingham Forest once again among the leading clubs in England and Europe. Our ambition is not simply to compete – our ambition is to win, to challenge for major honours and to create a football club that our supporters can be proud of for many years to come.
“Oliver is a winner. He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play. We believe he is the right person to lead us into this next chapter, and I am delighted to welcome Oliver to the club.”
Glasner excited at Nottingham Forest challenge
Glasner was also linked with AC Milan but will remain in the Premier League.
He said: “I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach. From my very first conversations with the owner and the leadership team, it was evident to me that they have a clear vision for this football club and complete trust and belief in me and my staff to build a strong future together over the long term. That trust and shared commitment, together with the potential that I see within the squad, were key factors for me and I am excited about what we can achieve together.
“Nottingham Forest is a club with incredible prestige and history, a two-time European Champion with one of the most passionate fan bases in football. Our aim is to build a team that can help take the club to the next level in the years ahead and that our supporters can be proud of.
“My immediate focus is on meeting the players and staff and getting to work as we begin pre-season. I’m excited for the future and will work tirelessly to represent this great club with pride and to bring success on the pitch. I can’t wait to get started.”
