Nottingham Forest confirmed the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo, and the Portuguese coach quickly left the city after a few weeks of tension behind the scenes.
This decision ended the Nuno spell, which will be in charge of the forest after less than two years.
In a statement, Forest paid tribute to the former wolves and Tottenham managers:
“The club would like to thank him for his contributions in his role in his highly successful days on the city ground, particularly in the 2024/25 season.
Nuno had a memorable season at City Grounds
That campaign included a surge in forms that maintained Forest’s Premier League status and produced memorable results against some of the league’s biggest aspects.
However, fissures have begun to appear in recent months as reports of friction between Nuno’s more practical approach and hierarchical desire for a wider forefoot playing style.
The club has already created a list of potential successors, and Ange Postecoglou is at the forefront of the early days.
I have a replacement in mind for Nottingham Forest
The Australian tactician, who previously managed Tottenham with his high-pressure philosophy, has been praised by Forest decision makers for his progressive plays.
Other names in the frame include Marco Silva, who is currently in Fulham. Marco Silva’s ability to build competitive, well-drawn aspects of the Premier League is not overlooked.
Meanwhile, insiders suggest that owner Evangelos Marinakis and sports director Edu Gaspard support managers who are more aligned with modern offensive principles, but also mentions Jose Mourinho of Chorism, which has never been seen before.
Forest faces a vital choice as he seeks to build on recent advancements while reconstructing his football identity.
After breaking up with Nuno, the focus of the hierarchy is to ensure that a head coach can provide results and to entertain football.
Nottingham Forest is lined up as an alternative to Shocknuno Espirito Santo