who will replace nuno

Ange Postecoglou has already replaced Nuno Espírito Santo as Nottingham Forest manager.

What happened to Nuno?

Nuno was sacked by Nottingham Forest in early September 2025 after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis, despite guiding the club into European competition. Reports highlighted growing tension over transfers and squad planning, culminating in a public fallout and his departure just a few games into the 2025–26 Premier League season.

Who replaced him?

Ange Postecoglou, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss, was quickly installed as the new Forest manager. He signed a contract running through to 2027 and took charge in time for Forest’s away fixture at Arsenal, marking his swift return to the Premier League after only a few months out of the job.

Other names in the frame

Before the appointment, several high‑profile names were linked with the vacancy, including:

• Jose Mourinho – widely tipped as a possible “big‑name” successor.

• Marco Silva – Fulham’s manager and a pragmatic option given his Premier League experience.

• Brendan Rodgers – mentioned earlier in the summer as a Marinakis favourite.

However, Postecoglou emerged as the clear frontrunner , and talks with the club were confirmed by multiple outlets before his official appointment.

Quick overview table

Candidate| Status vs Forest role| Notes
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Ange Postecoglou| Appointed manager| New Forest boss, contract to 2027, back in Premier League after Spurs exit. 347
Jose Mourinho| Linked but not hired| Odds‑on favourite at one stage, but Forest chose Postecoglou instead. 39
Marco Silva| Strongly linked| Seen as a pragmatic alternative, especially given his Fulham track record. 68
Brendan Rodgers| Early summer target| Reported as Marinakis’ preferred choice before Nuno’s sacking. 18

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