Nottingham Forest has swiftly reached out to legendary former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini following the sudden departure of Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after less than 40 days in charge – marking the shortest permanent managerial tenure in Premier League history.
Postecoglou’s dismissal came after a disheartening 0-3 defeat to Chelsea, pushing Forest to the bottom of the table and prompting owner Evangelos Marinakis to take decisive action. Following the defeat, Marinakis left his seat mid-way through the match, and Postecoglou was informed of his departure by a senior club official. Postecoglou bid farewell to the players, expressing regret for not meeting expectations during his short-lived tenure, which saw no victories in eight matches.
With Forest in need of a new leader to stabilize the team and instill confidence, they have reportedly contacted Roberto Mancini as a potential candidate for the head coaching position. Mancini, known for his successful tenure at Manchester City from 2009 to 2013 where he guided the team to their first Premier League title in 44 years, has been out of work since leaving his role with Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Mancini’s reputation for discipline, tactical acumen, and success in both domestic and international football make him an attractive option for Nottingham Forest. His potential return to the Premier League would bring a wealth of experience and leadership to a team in need of direction. While initial talks with Mancini are exploratory, the Italian’s reported openness to a return to English football could expedite discussions, despite links to other managerial candidates such as Sean Dyche and Marco Silva.
