Ange Postecoglou seems to have made his first transfer decision as Nottingham Forest manager, with Jota Silva reportedly joining Besiktas on loan in Turkey. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Reds will receive a loan fee of approximately €3 million, and the deal includes a buy option clause worth around €17 million that can become mandatory.
Postecoglou’s Vision for Nottingham Forest
In his first interview as Nottingham Forest manager, Postecoglou expressed his determination to take the club back to its “rightful place” in English football. He emphasized his love for winning and his desire to implement his own ideas, focusing on attacking football and scoring goals.
- Attacking Football: Postecoglou wants his teams to attack and score goals, which he believes is key to winning.
- Club Ambition: He senses that the club wants more and is excited about the prospect of competing for honors.
- Responsibility: Postecoglou understands the history and responsibility that comes with managing Nottingham Forest, but he’s determined to make the club successful.
Upcoming Matches
Nottingham Forest’s upcoming matches include ¹ ² ³:
- Arsenal FC: Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Emirates Stadium
- Swansea City: Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at (link unavailable) Stadium (EFL Cup)
- Burnley FC: Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Turf Moor
Postecoglou’s first game in charge will be against Arsenal FC this Saturday. He has already begun working with the squad, emphasizing his desire to see the players implement his ideas and play to their strengths ⁴ ⁵.
