Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach, ushering in a new era at the City Ground following the departure of Vitor Pereira.
The Austrian manager takes charge after Forest made the surprise decision to dismiss Pereira last week, despite the Portuguese tactician leading the club to Premier League survival and an impressive run to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, where they eventually fell to Aston Villa.
Forest’s decision signals their ambition to build on recent progress, with the club placing its faith in one of Europe’s most highly regarded coaches.
Glasner arrives with an outstanding managerial resume that continues to grow. During his time at Crystal Palace, he guided the Eagles to two major trophies in successive seasons, lifting the FA Cup before adding the UEFA Europa Conference League title the following year.
Before his success in England, Glasner also etched his name into Eintracht Frankfurt’s history by leading the Bundesliga side to the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League title, ending the German club’s wait of more than four decades for a major European trophy.
Those achievements have earned the 51-year-old widespread recognition as one of Europe’s elite coaches, making him a significant appointment for Nottingham Forest.
Speaking after his unveiling, Glasner expressed his excitement about beginning the next chapter of his coaching career.
“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,” Glasner said.
“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.”
The new Forest boss also spoke passionately about the club’s rich history and outlined his long-term ambitions for the two-time European champions.
“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.”
Glasner inherits a squad that has already demonstrated its ability to compete at a high level after reaching the latter stages of European competition last season.
The challenge now will be to maintain that momentum while establishing his tactical philosophy and continuing Forest’s upward trajectory in both domestic and European football.
Known for his organised defensive structure, high-intensity pressing and attacking flexibility, Glasner has consistently transformed teams into competitive units capable of challenging stronger opponents.
His success at both Eintracht Frankfurt and Crystal Palace suggests Forest have appointed a coach with the experience and mentality required to elevate the club even further.
Supporters will now eagerly await pre-season as Glasner begins working with his new squad ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
With an accomplished coach at the helm, an ambitious ownership group and a squad full of potential, Nottingham Forest will believe they are well-positioned to build on recent achievements and establish themselves as regular contenders both in the Premier League and on the European stage.
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