Vitor Pereira
Nottingham Forest has officially appointed Vítor Pereira as their new head coach on an 18-month contract. The club, currently battling to escape the relegation zone, has turned to Pereira following the recent dismissal of Sean Dyche. Pereira is joined by an experienced coaching team, including Filipe Jorge Monteiro Almeida and Luis Miguel Moreira Da Silva as assistant coaches, along with Bruno Filipe Araujo De Moura and Pedro Simao Capela Silva Lopes in analytical roles.
Nottingham Forest said: “Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that Vítor Pereira has been appointed as Head Coach on an 18-month deal. Pereira began his managerial career in his homeland, Portugal, in 2002. After gaining extensive experience across the country, he took over Porto in 2011, where a hugely successful two-year spell saw him lead the club to back-to-back league titles. Having spent time at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, Pereira then moved to Olympiacos in January 2015 and went on to win the double with the Piraeus side. Adding to his wealth of experience at the top level around the world, Pereira has also managed Fenerbahçe in Turkey and Chinese Super League Club Shanghai SIPG, guiding the latter to their first ever league title in his debut campaign, before then winning the Chinese Super Cup. He has also had spells in charge of Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Flamengo. Most recently, he was Head Coach of Premier League club Wolves. Taking over with the club in the relegation zone, Pereira led them to a six-game winning run which helped guide them to safety during the 2024/25 season. It was the longest winning run of any team in the top-flight last season, in a campaign which also saw Wolves score a club record number of goals in the Premier League. The 57-year-old now heads to Trentside on a deal that runs until the summer of 2027. He will be joined by coaching staff Filipe Jorge Monteiro Almeida (Assistant Coach), Luis Miguel Moreira Da Silva (Assistant Coach), Bruno Filipe Araujo De Moura (Head of Physical Performance and Opposition Analysis), and Pedro Simao Capela Silva Lopes (Opposition Analyst).”
Pereira’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Nottingham Forest as they strive to improve their standing in the league. Known for his tactical acumen and ability to turn teams around, Pereira’s track record includes significant achievements such as leading Porto to consecutive league titles and guiding Shanghai SIPG to their first-ever league championship. His recent success with Wolves, where he orchestrated a remarkable six-game winning streak to secure Premier League safety, underscores his capability to manage under pressure.
The Reds are hopeful that Pereira’s extensive international experience and strategic prowess will be instrumental in navigating the challenges ahead. With a robust support team in place, Pereira is expected to implement his vision and strategies to rejuvenate the squad and steer them clear of the relegation threat.
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