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Nottingham Forest Terminates Edu Gaspar’s Contract as Global Head

9/8/2026

Summary

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Nottingham Forest terminated Edu Gaspar's contract as global head of football.
Gaspar joined Forest in July 2025 after leaving Arsenal, where he served as first sporting director.
His remit covered Forest and Evangelos Marinakis' clubs Olympiacos and Rio Ave.
He was barred from the stadium after February due to a falling-out with manager Nuno Espirito Santo, dismissed September 2025.
Football officer George Syrianos will assume Gaspar's duties after the departure.

History

Historical Context

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Story summary

Nottingham Forest terminated Edu Gaspar's contract as global head of football.
Gaspar joined Forest in July 2025 after leaving Arsenal, where he served as first sporting director.
His remit covered Forest and Evangelos Marinakis' clubs Olympiacos and Rio Ave.
He was barred from the stadium after February due to a falling-out with manager Nuno Espirito Santo, dismissed September 2025.
Football officer George Syrianos will assume Gaspar's duties after the departure.

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