Ange Postecoglou is on the verge of returning to the Premier League, with reports suggesting he will be unveiled as Nottingham Forest manager on an 18-month contract.
The former Celtic boss, who left Tottenham Hotspur in the summer despite delivering the club’s first trophy in 17 years, has been lined up to replace Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is pushing to have Postecoglou in place before Saturday’s trip to Arsenal.
Postecoglou’s imminent appointment rules out any chance of Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic for Forest, despite speculation linking him with the vacancy. The Hoops manager remains under pressure after a damaging summer transfer window, but with Forest turning to their preferred candidate, Rodgers’ focus stays on steering Celtic through a turbulent period.
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton welcomed the news of Postecoglou’s return to English football. Writing on social media, he said: “Great to see Ange Postecoglou back in the Premier League at my boyhood club Nottingham Forest. Good luck to him!”
Postecoglou’s time at Celtic remains fondly remembered by supporters after delivering five trophies in two seasons and building one of the most exciting sides the club has seen in recent years. Now, he is set for a fresh challenge in the Premier League, tasked with continuing Forest’s upward trajectory, while playing fast, attacking football.
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