Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has delivered a powerful and unequivocal response to mounting speculation about his future at the City Ground, firmly stating his commitment to the club while dismissing exit rumours as "absolute nonsense".
The Portuguese manager addressed growing media reports suggesting he might be engineering a departure from the Premier League side amid alleged tensions with club owner Evangelos Marinakis. In a passionate defence of his position, Santo made it clear he remains fully focused on the task ahead.
'My Commitment Is Total' - Manager's Firm Stance
"Let me be very clear about this situation," Santo declared. "These rumours about me wanting to leave or trying to create an exit strategy are completely without foundation. My commitment to Nottingham Forest is total, and I am fully focused on preparing the team for the challenges ahead."
The manager's strong words come at a crucial time for the club, with Forest looking to build on their Premier League status and improve their position in the top flight. Santo emphasised that his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis remains professional and focused on the club's success.
Addressing the Speculation Head-On
Recent weeks had seen increasing speculation in football circles about potential friction between the manager's vision and the owner's expectations. However, Santo was quick to shut down any suggestion of discord within the club's hierarchy.
"When you're at a big club like Nottingham Forest, there will always be speculation and noise from outside," Santo explained. "But internally, we are all working together towards the same goals. The owner and I share the same ambition for this football club."
Focus on Forest's Future
The former Wolves and Tottenham manager stressed that his entire focus remains on building a competitive squad and implementing his football philosophy at the City Ground. With the January transfer window approaching and crucial Premier League fixtures ahead, Santo insisted that speculation about his position is merely a distraction.
"We have important work to do here," he stated. "The players, the staff, and everyone at the club are working hard to move forward. This kind of speculation doesn't help anyone, and it's time to put it to bed once and for all."
Forest supporters will welcome Santo's clear commitment as the club looks to consolidate its Premier League status and build toward a more stable future in English football's top tier.
