Vitor Pereira says the decision by Nottingham Forest to sack him came as a ‘complete surprise, without any warning’.
As per @JacobsBen, Forest have decided to terminate Vítor Pereira’s contract, with their a clause allowing them to do so by the 30th June, an email sent to Pereira notifying him of the decision to part ways at 11.58pm.
Frustrating for Pereira who had already planned for pre-season in Portugal, the club aligning with Pereira on a pre-season fixtures against Udinese and Barcelona. Pereira also had a meeting in London regarding plans for the summer.
Forest are yet to release a statement.
🚨 BREAKING: Vitor Pereira statement confirming his Nottingham Forest departure.
“Today marks the end of my journey as Head Coach of Nottingham Forest.
“I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club. Although this decision came as a… pic.twitter.com/o7MIisw7IT
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 1, 2026
Vitor Pereira, who will reportedly be replaced Oliver Glasner, said in a statement to BBC Sport:
“Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club’s right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future.
“Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.
“Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club’s Premier League status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever.
“Most importantly, I saw a group of players grow in confidence, belief and togetherness. Watching them develop, fight for one another and represent this club with passion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
“I leave Nottingham Forest with no bitterness or resentment – only respect, gratitude and wonderful memories.
“Football is full of unexpected moments, and while this chapter has ended sooner than I expected, I will always look back on my time here with pride and affection.
“This is a special club, and I sincerely hope it continues to grow and achieve great things.”
Here’s how fans reacted as Vitor Pereira says Nottingham Forest and their sack decision came as a ‘complete surprise, without any warning’…
@forestmad80: Really classy that and can go with his head held high. Thanks for everything Vitor. #NFFC
@NFFC_Callum: What a guy man ❤️ Will only have the utter most respect for vitor for helping us stay up and giving it a real good go in Europe too not one bad thing I can say about him . Good luck vitor 🌳❤️ #nffc
@jaacknffc: All the best Vitor, genuinely good guy that got us out of a serious predicament
@kian_nffc: Such a classy bloke. Will always have my upmost respect. Go well Vitor. Thank you for saving us x #nffc
@TaylaMcGrath6: 🥺🥺🥺 what a bloke, go well Vitor ♥️
@will_britnell: Fuckin class from vitor pereira. Not loved a manager as much since steve cooper and hes in the paul hart/billy davies bracket for me as managers with top class. I was fortunate to meet SC & PH and billy davies is in my phone book top class managers in personality!
@loose_tip: Classy from Vitor ❤️ and he can leave with head held high. So mixed on this, on one hand he deserved the chance, but he never lasts anywhere for long. As for Glasner, a terrific coach who surely must have been promised the earth! Just hope all parties align!
@warrenallsworth: Classy, classy man. All the success in the future and thanks for the memories you gave us in your short time at the club Vitor. Compare this to Dyche… #nffc
@antonysissons: What a lovely man, did a brilliant job for us. I thought he was a short term appointment at the time and he saved us after 2 absolute sh1t show managers. He’ll always have my respect ❤️
@hannahforest: Vitor, you deserve to go somewhere where you will be treated with dignity. That will never be at Nottingham Forest sad as it is to say. But the Forest fans loved you and wish all the best for the future. #nffc
@MissJepper: What a gracious and humble way to leave, especially after the way he’s been treated. Thanks Vitor… now let’s have some pints 🍺 🍻
@jtweets1865: Absolute class. Got us the points, always welcome for the pints.
@forestlau7: I love our crazy little club overall but manager appointments are ruined for me nowadays . Cant think that Glasner (or anyone else) will be treated any differently or that any appointment is long term anymore . Nice one Vitor 🫶🏼- next one gone by Christmas probs 🤷♀️⚽️
@PoetryLover1234: Great coup to get him
@ForestNews_Info: Quality statement tbf. Can we please now have a period of calm consolidation where we don’t sack a manager for a few months?!? 😅 #nffc
@forestlau7: Better coup if we keep a manager and stick to a long term plan IMO – but yeah totally agree – he’s defo another level of confirmed. And could help us attract /keep players – which is huge for is right now 🤞🤞🤞
@GaryMarriott007: Think this will be long term appointment and probably one that has been in the pipeline for a while. Not getting anyone better.
@forestlau7: I’m protecting myself from the hurt in advance 😂
@MM_22_12: Genuinely thank you 🙏 rescued a sorry season we went on a run Sunderland away to name but one we all sang vitors red n white army with pride because that’s what you restored. Whatever you do from here on out I wish you the very best 🫡 #VPRWA
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