From Adama Traore Dispute to Edu Gaspar Tensions: Nuno Sacked by Forest

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·09 de setembro de 2025

From Adama Traore Dispute to Edu Gaspar Tensions: Nuno Sacked by Forest

Club targets Mourinho, Postecoglou, and Marco Silva as potential successors

From Adama Traore Dispute to Edu Gaspar Tensions: Nuno Sacked by Forest

Vídeos OneFootball

Nottingham Forest've officially parted ways with Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo after months of tension behind the scenes.

Club Statement

In statement, Forest confirmed:

"The club's relieved Nuno Espirito Santo of his duties as head coach following recent circumstances. We thank him for his contribution during successful era at the City Ground especially his role in the 2024 /25 season which will be remembered in club history"

Why Forest Pulled the Trigger

English journalist Ben Jacobs reported that owner Evangelos Marinakis had been considering the change for some time particularly after Nuno admitted publicly to issues in his relationship with the board.

The arrival of former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar intensified the dispute with disagreements over transfers including the failed move for Adama Traore , proving decisive.

Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as Head Coach. The Club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at The City Ground, in particular his role in the
– segunda-feira, 8 de setembro de 2025

Marinakis Ambition

Reports suggest Marinakis views the international break as the perfect time to restructure the coaching setup and launch talks with top managers.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Nuno Espirito Santo and Nottingham Forest part ways with immediate effect. Decision made after tension between the parties in the recent weeks, it’s over for Nuno at #NFFC, as @Record_Portugal reports. 3 candidates including Ange Postecoglou under consideration.
– segunda-feira, 8 de setembro de 2025