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[Saba Sports News] According to UK media reports, a series of events since May gradually pushed Nuno Espirito Santo towards the exit. As early as four months ago, after Nottingham Forest missed out on Champions League qualification, Nuno’s future became uncertain. Although the team once had hopes of finishing in the top five, a losing streak at the end of the season saw them finish seventh, which raised questions about Nuno’s future. After a disappointing 2-2 draw with Leicester City, club owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed onto the pitch and had a heated conversation with Nuno. Although the club claimed this was due to dissatisfaction with the handling of Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury, it was widely seen as a sign of deteriorating relations. Previously, Nuno had expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of signings in an interview, stating the squad was “very, very far” from where it needed to be. Subsequently, Nuno publicly stated in a press conference that his relationship with Marinakis was no longer close, making his future even more uncertain. Although the club insisted everything was normal, Nuno’s comments clearly shocked club officials. The arrival of former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar further exacerbated the tensions between Nuno and the club’s hierarchy, as the two had serious disagreements over transfer matters. Ultimately, following Nottingham Forest’s heavy home defeat to West Ham, Marinakis decided to dismiss Nuno.