Nottingham Forest sack Nuno after relationship with Marinakis sours

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest has fired head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after his relationship deteriorated with the club's owner.

“Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espirito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as head coach,” the club said in a statement released late Monday. “The club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at the City Ground, in particular his role in the 2024-25 season, which will forever be remembered fondly in the history of the club.

“As someone who played a pivotal role in our success last season, he will always hold a special place in our journey.”

Nuno acknowledged last month that he was worried about his job security because of worsening relations with the club’s owner Evangelos Marinakis.

The 51-year-old Portuguese coach last season led Forest to seventh place in the Premier League — with the club securing a place in Europe for the first time in 30 years.

Still, Nuno’s job was not safe despite signing an improved contract in June.

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