Pereira signs deal as Forest boss until end of next season

"The 57-year-old takes over at the City Ground from Sean Dyche, who was sacked early on Thursday morning. Forest are yet to officially announce the Portuguese's appointment, but he is set to return for another spell in English football, having been axed by Wolves in November after 11 months in charge. The Tricky Trees are 17th in the Premier League, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games."

"Pereira, who won 14 of his 38 games in charge of Wolves and helped them stay up last season, quickly emerged as the preferred replacement, having worked previously under Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis at Greek club Olympiacos. He won the title and Greek Cup in 2014-15 in his six months in charge, before leaving for Fenerbahce. Pereira joined Wolves in December 2024, but was sacked three months ago with the club on two points from their first 10 league matches."

"He started his managerial career with Portuguese club Sanjoanense in 2004 and, following spells in Germany, China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, he is set to embark on his 15th role. Forest sacked Nuno just three games into the season in September after he declared his relationship with Marinakis had deteriorated, despite finishing seventh and qualifying for Europe last season. Australian Postecoglou was appointed as his successor but lasted only 39 days after failing to win any of his eight league games in charge - drawing two and losing six."

Vitor Pereira will become Nottingham Forest manager on a deal running until the end of next season, replacing Sean Dyche and becoming the club's fourth manager this campaign. Forest sit 17th in the Premier League, three points above the relegation zone after two wins in their last ten matches. Pereira previously managed Wolves, winning 14 of 38 games and helping secure survival last season, and previously worked under owner Evangelos Marinakis at Olympiacos, where he won the league and Greek Cup. Forest had earlier dismissed Nuno and Ange Postecoglou after short spells this season.

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