Oliver Glasner has been appointed as manager at Nottingham Forest on a four-year contract until June 2030.
Glasner’s move to the City Ground came just days after his contract as Crystal Palace manager expired on 30 June, having led the Eagles to title success in FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Conference League in the space of 12 months.
The Austrian had been linked with the managerial positions at Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham in recent months after he announced earlier this year that he would depart Selhurst Park, but has now landed at Forest who are looking to bounce back after a difficult season.
In his first interview as manager at Forest, Glasner told the club’s official website that he is excited about the trust shown in himself and his coaching staff to build a solid future in the long-term.
“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.”
Glasner also spoke of his immediate priority being on building relationships with players and staff in pre-season and vowed to try and bring success to the club.
“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 added that he felt that Glasner shared “the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed.”
Marinakis proceeded to iterate Glasner’s proven track record in building successful teams as a manager as he explained that title challenges is now the club’s ambition.
“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.”
Glasner’s arrival comes days after Vitor Pereira was sacked by the club after just four months in charge.
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