Nottingham Forest has officially announced the departure of Vitor Pereira and his coaching staff, marking a surprising end to his tenure. Pereira described his exit as a "complete surprise and without any warning", despite having signed an 18-month contract just months earlier in February.

During his time at the club, Pereira successfully guided Forest to Premier League survival and a remarkable run to the Europa League semi-finals. The club expressed gratitude for Pereira's contributions, stating:

"We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Vitor and his team for their hard work and commitment throughout their time at the club."

In a statement, Nottingham Forest confirmed that Pereira, along with his coaching staff—Filipe Almeida, Luis Miguel, Bruno Moura, Marco Knoop, and Pedro Lopes—have left the club following a mutual break clause in his contract. The club acknowledged their dedication, highlighting the foundations they laid for future success.

Reports suggest that Oliver Glasner is positioned to take over as head coach after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the previous season.

Pereira reflected on his departure, stating:

"I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club. Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me, I fully respect the club’s right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future."

He expressed disappointment yet pride in the achievements made during his tenure, emphasizing the memorable moments shared with the club, including securing Premier League status and reaching the Europa League semi-finals.