Nottingham Forest sent an email at 11.58 pm informing Vítor Pereira that the clause to terminate his contract had been triggered two minutes before the deadline. "🚨 Exclusive: Nottingham Forest have terminated Vítor Pereira's contract." Pereira had planned a pre‑season training camp in Portugal.
Vítor Pereira, a 58‑year‑old former Portuguese midfielder, started his career at Sporting CP and later played for Belenenses, Gil Vicente and Braga. He joined Nottingham Forest on an 18‑month deal that runs until 30 June 2027 and has represented Portugal at under‑21 level.