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Oliver Glasner says Marinakis’ ambition convinced him to take Nottingham Forest job
Oliver Glasner has explained that talks with Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, held over a seafood platter in Athens, persuaded him to become the club's fifth head coach in under a year. The Austrian, who left Crystal Palace after a successful two-year spell that included FA Cup and Conference League triumphs, has signed a three-year contract, replacing Vítor Pereira after Forest's hierarchy moved quickly to secure him once he became available.
Glasner said he was struck by Marinakis' ambition, joking he had "found one of the few people who is more ambitious than I am," while stressing that silverware talk was premature so early in his tenure. He met his new squad on his first day and said he hopes to bring back the "sweet honey" of European football after Forest reached the Europa League semi-finals last season. The club are also pursuing Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall as a potential record signing to replace Elliot Anderson, sold to Manchester City, with midfielder Xaver Schlager also expected to join on a free transfer from RB Leipzig.
In short
- Glasner signs three-year deal as Forest's fifth head coach in a year
- Says Marinakis' ambition and Athens talks convinced him to join
- Forest chasing Bergvall from Spurs and Schlager on a free transfer
Explained simply
Oliver Glasner is an Austrian football manager who spent two successful years at Crystal Palace, winning the FA Cup and helping them reach the Conference League. He has been appointed as Nottingham Forest's head coach on a three-year contract.
Nottingham Forest has appointed five different head coaches in less than a year, reflecting significant change in the club's leadership. This period of managerial turnover occurred despite the club reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League the previous season, showing they have genuine capability at the highest level.
Evangelos Marinakis, the club's Greek owner, is known for his ambitious investment in football. Glasner's appointment reflects Marinakis' determination to build a successful team and restore the club to European prominence after their recent strong performance.
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