Nottingham Forest have ushered in a new era with the appointment of Austrian tactician Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach, handing one of Europe’s most highly rated managers the responsibility of leading the team’s next chapter.
Glasner arrives at the City Ground to replace Vitor Pereira after building an impressive reputation in European football. His most recent spell at Crystal Palace saw him guide the Eagles to a remarkable run of success, winning the FA Cup, Community Shield, and UEFA Conference League.
According to reports, Forest have secured the 51-year-old on a deal worth around £13 million per year, making him the highest-paid manager in the club’s history and one of the Premier League’s biggest managerial earners.
The appointment reflects Forest’s ambition to establish themselves among England’s leading clubs after a period of managerial changes. Glasner’s résumé also includes leading Eintracht Frankfurt to UEFA Europa League glory in 2022, a feat that further strengthened his credentials before moving to England.
Speaking for the first time after his appointment, Glasner expressed his excitement about taking charge of the historic club.
“I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach,” Glasner said to the club’s official website in his first interview. “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.”
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Club owner Evangelos Marinakis also welcomed the appointment, describing Glasner as the ideal man to drive Forest’s ambitions forward.
“Oliver is a winner. He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play.”
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With pre-season preparations set to begin, Forest will now look to Glasner to build on the club’s recent progress and steer the Reds towards sustained success in both domestic and European competitions.
Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach.
One of Europe’s most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding reputation for developing players, building ambitious attacking teams and… pic.twitter.com/sh7sY2lHWG
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 6, 2026