Nottingham Forest Manager Nuno Confirms Changed Relationship with Owner Marinakis

Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has publicly acknowledged a decline in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis, describing it as 'not so close' and 'not good' compared to the previous season when they communicated almost daily. This development follows a challenging summer transfer window during which Nuno voiced concerns about the squad's composition and the club's preparedness, although Forest has since made eight signings and won their opening Premier League match. Despite rumors of a potential sacking fueled by reports of tensions and transfer disagreements, the club has dismissed these claims, highlighting Nuno's recent three-year contract extension and Marinakis' praise for his impact and shared ambition for the club. Nuno emphasized that while dialogue remains important to him, the current state of the relationship lacks the trust and openness that existed before. The situation has raised questions about Nuno's future at Forest amid speculation, but the coach remains committed to managing and preparing the team for the season ahead. This friction comes after a season where Nuno led Forest to a Europa League finish, exceeding expectations and earning strong support from fans.