Jota Silva set for Sporting move, Espírito Santo: "It’s absurd"

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·25 August 2025

Jota Silva set for Sporting move, Espírito Santo: "It’s absurd"

Espírito Santo may lose Jota Silva to Sporting soon, but he has bigger problems to solve at Nottingham Forest

Nuno Espírito Santo is not having an easy time at Nottingham Forest, after recently confirming that his relationship with the English club's owner has deteriorated over the past few months. The Portuguese coach - who appears to be on the verge of losing Jota Silva to Sporting - commented on the situation at the press conference after the draw against Crystal Palace.

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Espírito Santo: "This narrative is absurd. It's really absurd. It doesn't make sense"

"This narrative is absurd. It's really absurd. It doesn't make sense. I would never give up like that... I don't know how many years I've been a coach. Many of you have known me for many years. I came from Wolverhampton. I love what I do. The moment I don't enjoy it anymore, it's over", explained the Forest coach, in statements quoted by Sky Sport.

The coach of Jota Silva continued, with words about the next steps: "Future? I can't answer that question. I only know that I'm working and trying to do my job to the best of my ability. Marinakis? Of course, the situation needs to be resolved. We are responsible people. We will have a good conversation to try to create, above all, a good platform for what is most important, the team".

"Everyone wants the best for Forest. Me first. The president first. The whole club wants the best. I think this is the first time I've faced a situation like this. You're asking me these things and it doesn't help at all", he added, Nuno Espírito Santo unhappy with the topic in question.

The Portuguese coach ended on the same note: "I believe that working with conflicts doesn't work. We need to create harmony. We need it. Today we showed what it means to be Forest. From the players to the fans, who were here supporting us. We demonstrated character, ambition, and commitment. We had a good game. We have a good foundation to move forward".

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