Nuno Espírito Santo could depart Nottingham Forest despite historic season | OneFootball

Nuno Espírito Santo’s impressive tenure at Nottingham Forest could come to a surprise end this summer, despite overseeing one of the club’s greatest modern-day seasons – this is according to a report from Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna. Appointed in December 2023 following the sacking of Steve Cooper, the Portuguese tactician has masterminded a remarkable turnaround at the City Ground. Forest, who narrowly avoided relegation in 2023-24 by finishing 17th with just 32 points, now sit 7th in the Premier League with one game remaining – within reach of a first European qualification in nearly three decades.

Under Nuno, Forest stunned the Premier League with landmark victories away at Anfield and Old Trafford, ending long winless streaks at both iconic grounds. His side’s tactical discipline and physical intensity quickly reshaped their season, with the former Wolves boss earning Manager of the Month honours three times – a first in the club’s history.

However, despite the upturn in form and the momentum generated on the pitch, internal tensions could bring an abrupt halt to Nuno’s East Midlands project. As reported by Foot Mercato, a breakdown in the relationship between the manager and club owner Evangelos Marinakis has created uncertainty over the Portuguese coach’s future. According to the report, Nuno could leave his position at the end of the current campaign.GFFN | George Boxall