Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new head coach following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira.
The Austrian manager becomes Forest’s fifth permanent head coach in less than a year after replacing Pereira, who was sacked on Tuesday just before an exit clause in his contract expired.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis described Glasner as the ideal candidate to lead the club into its next chapter.
“Oliver is a winner.
“It was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed.”
Glasner joins the City Ground after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season. During his time at Selhurst Park, he guided the Eagles to their first major trophy by winning the FA Cup before adding the UEFA Europa Conference League title the following season. Palace also lifted the Community Shield after defeating Liverpool on penalties.
Speaking after his appointment, the 51-year-old said he was convinced by the club’s long-term ambitions.
“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.”
Before arriving at Forest, Glasner had also enjoyed European success with Eintracht Frankfurt, leading the German club to the UEFA Europa League title in the 2021-22 season.
Marinakis praised the Austrian’s record, saying:
“He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition.
“He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play.
“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.”
Pereira, who succeeded Sean Dyche in February, guided Forest to Premier League safety and also led the club to the Europa League semi-finals before his departure.
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