Edu to land on his feet as new job already lined up with Nottingham Forest exit now imminent
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(Credit: Imago, Getty Images) Edu to land on his feet as new job already lined up with Nottingham Forest exit now imminent Sun 8 March 2026 11:00, UK Nottingham Forest chief Edu has caused plenty of drama at the City Ground in recent months and his departure is now imminent.The Reds’ Global Head of Football has endured a fractious relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis, which has led to him staying away from the club in their recent games. Edu took charge of Forest’s transfer business last summer, and his falling out with Nuno Espirito Santo played a major role in the Portuguese’s dismissal after a strong season last time out.
Credit: Getty 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB Edu lined up for Flamengo roleNuno enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Forest supporters after leading the team to European qualification in 2024-25, and as a result, Edu has quickly become a hated figure at the City Ground.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The former Arsenal chief has regularly been involved in problems behind the scenes, and the entire fanbase will surely be glad to see that the club have now lost patience with him. 🚨 It’s over between director Edu Gaspar and Nottingham Forest.The Brazilian director will part ways with Forest very soon, it’s all decided internally.Edu has been big part of Arsenal rebuilding for 5 years, signed at Forest in July 2025 but now set to leave as relationship… pic.twitter.com/yq2BCLEVuL— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 8, 2026 View Tweet However, they will be less pleased to see that the 47-year-old could be set to land on his feet and immediately walk into a new job. Evangelos Marinakis fuming with Nottingham Forest transfer businessFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Marinakis is fuming with Forest’s transfer business this season, as the team have gone backwards rather than forwards.The Greek is one of the Premier League’s most ambitious owners, and after Europa League qualification last term, he would have had his heart set on securing a Champions League berth this time around.