Nottingham Forest Parts Ways With Head Coach Vitor Pereira

Nottingham Forest has dismissed head coach Vitor Pereira after a brief period at the helm of the City Ground, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The Portuguese manager took over in February and successfully steered the struggling side to safety in the Premier League while also leading them to the semi-finals of the Europa League.

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Today marks the end of my journey as head coach of Nottingham Forest. I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club.

Pereira expressed his surprise and disappointment at the decision, stating it came without warning. "Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club's right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future," he said in a statement. The 57-year-old added, "Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months."

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Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club's right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future.

Reflecting on his tenure, Pereira highlighted the memorable end to the season, which included securing Premier League status and reaching the Europa League semi-finals. He noted the growth in confidence, belief, and togetherness among the players. "Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club's Premier League status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever," he stated.

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Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.

British media reports suggest that Oliver Glasner is the frontrunner to take over as head coach, following his departure from Crystal Palace at the end of last season. Pereira concluded his statement by thanking his staff, players, and fans for their support, emphasizing that he leaves Nottingham Forest with "no bitterness or resentment -- only respect, gratitude and wonderful memories."

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Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club's Premier League status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever.