Vitor Pereira Reveals His Goal of Returning to the Premier League

Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira has said he is ready to return to the Premier League. The 58-year-old left Nottingham Forest at the end of the 2025/26 season, a departure that took place in July.

Pereira moved Forest well clear of the relegation zone and took them to the semi-finals of the Europa League. However, he achieved this as the fourth permanent head coach of the season. Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche had all held the post before him. Pereira was replaced by Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace.

Pereira's first job in England was at Wolverhampton Wanderers. When he replaced Gary O'Neil, the team was in a difficult position, but Pereira guided the side into the safe zone and quickly built a bond with the Molineux fans. He signed a new contract in September 2025, but was dismissed in November. Wolves slid back towards the Championship during this period, and Pereira joined Forest in February.

The Portuguese coach told A BOLA TV that he wants to reach a level where he can compete for the Premier League title. He also reminded that he has achieved the goals he set throughout his career. Listing his targets as a head coach, which were promotion to the top flight, winning a national championship and winning a cup abroad, Pereira noted that reaching the Premier League is the final goal on that list.