Vitor Pereira sent brutal sack email minutes before crucial Nottingham Forest deadline

Vitor Pereira was informed of his dismissal from Nottingham Forest via email at 11:58pm on Tuesday, June 30, just two minutes before a clause in his contract allowing termination expired. The Portuguese tactician received no phone call, with the club communicating the decision through his inbox. While news broke on Wednesday afternoon, it is understood that Pereira was actually sacked on Monday evening.

Pereira was appointed in February on an 18-month deal, marking Forest's third managerial appointment of the 2025-26 season. Despite his initial success in securing safety with an unbeaten run and reaching a European semi-final, a disappointing 16th-place finish was deemed insufficient for a contract extension. His calm demeanor brought smiles back to the club after a chaotic campaign, with supporters and players responding positively to his methods.

The dismissal has shocked many, particularly given expectations of stability for the upcoming season. However, the club's decision to appoint Oliver Glasner may excite supporters. The Austrian left Crystal Palace at the end of the season following frustrations with the club selling key players Ebere Eze and Marc Guehi. During his time at Selhurst Park, Glasner created a winning mentality that resulted in three trophy wins.

Glasner has been linked with several major Premier League positions, making his appointment at Forest a significant coup for the club. Pereira released a statement about the end of his journey as head coach of the Reds. Glasner will have a full pre-season to work with the squad before the 2026-27 campaign begins at home to Leeds United on August 22. Forest has scheduled friendly matches against Bayer Leverkusen on August 12 and Stade Brestois on August 16.