Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The highly-rated Austrian arrives with an impressive reputation after enjoying success in both domestic and European competitions, becoming one of the few coaches to win both the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League during his managerial career.
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Glasner previously guided Eintracht Frankfurt to UEFA Europa League glory after leading VfL Wolfsburg to UEFA Champions League qualification. He also enjoyed a successful spell in England with Crystal Palace, winning the FA Cup, Community Shield and later the UEFA Conference League.
Speaking after his appointment, Glasner expressed his excitement about taking charge of the two-time European champions.
“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 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.”
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The Austrian said the club’s rich history and passionate supporters made the opportunity impossible to ignore.
“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 and that our supporters can be proud of.”
Club owner Evangelos Marinakis backed the appointment, insisting Glasner’s winning pedigree matches Forest’s ambitions.
“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.”
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