Overview
- The Portuguese coach replaces Sean Dyche, who was dismissed on Thursday after 114 days in charge.
- The contract runs through the end of the 2026/27 season, confirming an 18‑month term.
- Forest sit 17th in the Premier League on 27 points, narrowly above the relegation places.
- Pereira returns to England after managing Wolverhampton last season and has previously led Porto, Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, Corinthians and Flamengo.
- The club also named members of his staff, including assistants Filipe Almeida and Luis Miguel Moreira da Silva.