BREAKING: Steve Cooper sack, Nuno Espirito Santo Deal amid Evangelos Marinakis Talks

 

Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to replace Steve Cooper as Nottingham Forest manager.

The former Wolves and Tottenham manager is said to be poised for talks with Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis about taking charge at the City Ground. Cooper’s departure has been confirmed, following the club’s poor run of form in the Premier League

Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year deal to become the new manager of Nottingham Forest.

The Reds have today confirmed the departure of Steve Cooper as head coach. And former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno is understood to be set to hold talks with the club’s owner Evangelos Marinakis

TalkSPORT report Nuno will put pen to paper on a deal at the City Ground until 2026 and will take charge of his first match when Forest face Bournemouth on home soil in the Premier League on Saturday

Forest confirmed Cooper’s exit in a statement on Tuesday. Marinakis paid tribute to the man who guided the club to promotion back to the Premier League

He said: “Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our football club. His achievement in guiding Forest back to the Premier League will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the Club’s history.

“We thank Steve for his dedication and commitment during his time with us, as well as the incredible connection he forged with our supporters and the city of Nottingham

“Steve will always remain a friend of the Club and will forever be welcome at The City Ground. We wish him well in his future endeavours.

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