Latest Nottingham Forest update as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds review their final-day loss to Chelsea
Nottingham Forest’s 2024/25 season didn’t finish as they hoped, but overall it was still a strong campaign. Although missing out on a top-five finish and Champions League qualification is disappointing, securing seventh place and a spot in the Conference League shows clear progress.
The club now faces the challenge of building on this success. Following Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea, there are several key updates from the City Ground.
Super Sels
Despite not keeping a clean sheet in the final game, goalkeeper Matz Sels earned the Golden Glove award, sharing it with Arsenal’s David Raya after both kept 13 clean sheets. Sels is the first goalkeeper outside the traditional big clubs to win the award since 2004/05 and credited his teammates for the achievement.
Transfer Hint
Forest hold an option to sign Aston Villa loanee Alex Moreno permanently, but a recent social media post from Moreno suggests he may be leaving. He hasn’t played since mid-April and seemed to be saying goodbye to fans, thanking teammates and staff for their support.
Prize Money
While Champions League qualification would have brought a major financial boost, playing in the Conference League still offers a valuable platform for long-term growth. Forest’s seventh-place finish is expected to earn them around £39.4 million in prize money—significantly more than recent seasons where survival was the goal.
Marinakis Message
Owner Evangelos Marinakis and his son Miltiadis expressed pride and ambition after the season. Miltiadis posted on social media praising the team’s effort and promising a stronger return next season, signaling plans to strengthen the squad for European competition and to push higher in the Premier League.
Season Reflection
Despite the disappointment, the season should be seen as a positive step forward. Forest were in contention for a top-five finish late into the campaign, showing they are closing the gap on the Premier League’s elite.
Moment from the Weekend
Before the final match, the team and fans united to give Taiwo Awoniyi a standing ovation as he recovered from a serious injury sustained weeks earlier.
Player to Watch
Ibrahim Sangare impressed after returning from injury, proving he can be an important player moving forward.
Next Steps
Now it’s time for rest and recovery. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged the season’s physical and mental demands as Forest prepare to regroup and come back stronger.
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