Oliver Glasner appointed Nottingham Forest manager after Crystal Palace exit | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira.

The 51-year-old Austrian arrives with a formidable track record, having guided Palace to their inaugural major silverware, the 2025 FA Cup, followed by a Community Shield triumph and, in May, the Conference League trophy.

Prior to his success in England, Glasner steered Eintracht Frankfurt to victory in the 2021-22 Europa League, their first major European honour in over four decades.

Glasner expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating: "I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach. 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."

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Vitor Pereira recently left Forest and has now been replaced by Glasner (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

He added: "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."

Glasner also acknowledged Forest’s rich heritage, stating: "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."

Outlining his objectives, he affirmed: "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."

Glasner concluded: "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."

Glasner takes over at Forest just days after his Crystal Palace contract expired. The Austrian coach informed Palace of his desire to leave in the early stages of the 2025-26 season before making a public statement over his future in January.

Palace went on to finish 15th in the Premier League, a point and a place above Forest. Glasner’s first competitive match in charge of Forest will be a home clash against Leeds on 22 August.