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Nuno Admits Breakdown With Forest Owner as Sack Speculation Grows

Tension is rooted in disagreements over summer recruitment alongside a new football-operations setup.

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Nuno Espirito Santo Edu Nottingham Forest 2025

Overview

  • Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters his relationship with Evangelos Marinakis has "changed" and is "not as close," raising doubts about his position.
  • Reports say Nottingham Forest have evaluated potential replacements, with Ange Postecoglou among names mentioned, though the club has not announced any decision.
  • Nuno led training on Saturday and traveled with the squad, with expectations he will coach against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
  • Coverage links the rift to disputes over transfer policy involving new global head of football Edu Gaspar and to shifting agent influence around deals.
  • Forest have spent nearly £100m on James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Douglas Luiz this week, yet uncertainty continues despite Nuno’s June contract extension.