Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espirito Santo, Appoint Ange Postecoglou as New Head Coach
In a dramatic and swift managerial shakeup, Nottingham Forest have parted ways with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and appointed former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou as his replacement.
The decision to sack Nuno Espirito Santo comes after nearly two years in charge and is reported to be the result of rising tensions between the manager and club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Despite a legacy that included guiding the historic club back to European qualification, the internal conflicts ultimately led to his dismissal.
The club moved with remarkable speed to secure a successor, identifying Postecoglou as their primary target. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the 60-year-old Australian was the “clear favorite” for the role and has now agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him at The City Ground until June 2027. The deal has been formally approved by lawyers from both sides.
Postecoglou, who left Tottenham at the end of the last Premier League season, is renowned for his commitment to a high-pressing, attacking brand of football. His first test in the Forest dugout will be a baptism of fire, with a high-stakes match against Arsenal on the horizon.
The bold move has sent shockwaves through the football world, leaving fans with a potent mix of surprise at Nuno’s departure and optimism for a new era under the charismatic Postecoglou.
