Nottingham Forest to appoint Ange Postecoglou after Nuno Espirito Santo sacking as ex-Tottenham boss set to face Arsenal in first game back in Premier League

Nottingham Forest are set to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new permanent manager after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo. A breakdown in relations with club owner Evangelos Marinakis led to Nuno's exit from the City Ground on Tuesday morning, and Forest have moved quickly to replace him. Ex-Tottenham boss Postecoglou's first game back in the Premier League will come when Forest face Arsenal this weekend.

Nottingham Forest to appoint Ange Postecoglou after Nuno Espirito Santo sacking as ex-Tottenham boss set to face Arsenal in first game back in Premier LeagueNottingham Forest to appoint Ange Postecoglou after Nuno Espirito Santo sacking as ex-Tottenham boss set to face Arsenal in first game back in Premier LeagueNottingham Forest to appoint Ange Postecoglou after Nuno Espirito Santo sacking as ex-Tottenham boss set to face Arsenal in first game back in Premier League

وفق الرياضي Forest are expected to announce Postecoglou’s arrival as their new manager in the next 24 hours. The Australian head coach will arrive at the City Ground with several of his former backroom staff from .

Forest were said to be looking at several managerial candidates, including States Men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino, who previously worked in the Premier League at , Tottenham and . Andoni Iraola, and Oliver Glasner were also in the frame, but Forest have ultimately settled on Postecoglou as Nuno’s successor.

Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year-long wait for silverware after masterminding their 1-0 victory over in the 2025 final and secured a slot for the new season. However, the Australian was dismissed as punishment for Tottenham’s 17th-place finish in the Premier League, with Thomas Frank drafted in to take his place.

Postecoglou’s first match in charge of Forest will be a blockbuster visit to Emirates Stadium this Saturday, as they take on in the Premier League.