Oliver Glasner speaks for the first time on becoming Nottingham Forest’s new head coach

Oliver Glasner speaks for the first time on becoming Nottingham Forest’s new head coach, their fifth new boss in a year.

The 51 year old comes into the club, having most recently guided Crystal Palace to a UEFA Conference League title last season. He departed from the Eagles following the expiration of his contract.

According to reports, Glasner, who replaces Vitor Pereira, becomes the second highest paid manager in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach.

One of Europe’s most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding reputation for developing players, building ambitious attacking teams and… pic.twitter.com/sh7sY2lHWG

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 6, 2026

A statement on the club’s website read:

“Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach.

“One of Europe’s most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding reputation for developing players, building ambitious attacking teams and delivering success at the highest level of the game. His leadership, tactical expertise and winning mentality make him the ideal person to lead the club into its next chapter.

“Glasner arrives at Forest having become only the third head coach to win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. His European success, together with domestic silverware in England, underlines his track record of building winning teams.

“He guided VfL Wolfsburg to UEFA Champions League qualification before leading Eintracht Frankfurt to victory in the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League, securing the club’s first major European trophy in more than four decades. During his time in Germany, his teams earned widespread admiration for their intensity, tactical organisation and attacking style of play.

“Most recently, Glasner made an immediate impact in English football, winning the 2024/25 FA Cup in his first full season in the Premier League, followed by the FA Community Shield, before going on to win the UEFA Conference League the following season.”

Speaking of his appointment, Oliver Glasner said: “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. 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.

“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. 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.

“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.”

Owner Evangelos Marinakis said: “In our discussions with Oliver, it was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed. He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition.

“It has always been our goal to establish Nottingham Forest once again among the leading clubs in England and Europe. Our ambition is not simply to compete – our ambition is to win, to challenge for major honours and to create a football club that our supporters can be proud of for many years to come.

“Oliver is a winner. He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play. We believe he is the right person to lead us into this next chapter, and I am delighted to welcome Oliver to the club.”

Here’s how fans reacted as Oliver Glasner speaks for the first time on becoming Nottingham Forest’s new head coach…

@JoeSolskjaer: Not mentioning Crystal Palace once is crazy.

@mchadders100: Not mentioning Crystal Palace by name is so childless and yet so on brand for your petulant owner

@Robbothered1: Could be a very exciting period for the club, big M just needs to hold his nerve if it starts a bit shaky, it takes time to build something good 👍 Welcome on board Oliver 🫡

@ChamikaNandasi1: Has worked very hard not to mention @CPFC even by accident

@wayneoG: Good luck Ollie Glasner. Thank you for the three glorious days in the sun and changing the mentality of our football club. We lived the dream 🔴🔵🏆🏆🏆

@TCPalacePod: They can’t even bring themselves to mention Palace by name. 😂 #CPFC

@CPFCHQ: Hilarious they couldn’t bring themselves to say the words “Crystal Palace” in their post. Weird club #CPFC

@Beulah12: Not one mention of the club he has just had his recent success with and a dissertation to announce the signing. We all know he’s only there cos he’ll end up with £13m in his pocket 🤣

@ohjoewalker: All that effort to avoid mentioning Palace but we are the weird ones apparently

@CarlosNFFC: Impossible not to be excited by this appointment… im sure he will be backed by the fans and the owner … give him what he wants and let him cook #NFFC

@Adam_N_Watson: Mention all his previous clubs by name, but Palace…. 😂😂😂. But we are supposedly the ones who are obsessed! Such a sad and petty little club. #CPFC

@CurtNFFC: Bursting with pride and excitement, here’s to the start of something special. 🇦🇹

@Gump1865: Feels like a real statement from the club this, excellent appointment #nffc