Oliver Glasner has held his first press conference since taking charge at Nottingham Forest, revealing that interest from "many clubs across Europe" followed his Crystal Palace exit — but he was determined to remain in the Premier League, according to BBC News.
The Austrian, who replaces Ange Postecoglou at the City Ground, insisted he won't try to be someone he's not as he settles into the role. "Authentic" was the word Glasner used to describe his approach, signalling he intends to manage on his own terms rather than mimic what came before.
Forest have endured a turbulent managerial spell recently, and Glasner's arrival is seen as an attempt to bring stability after Postecoglou's brief and troubled tenure. Having enjoyed success guiding Palace to unexpected heights, Glasner now faces the challenge of translating that form to a new dressing room with different expectations.
His comments suggest a manager confident in his methods, unwilling to be swayed by suitors elsewhere, and focused on building his own identity at Forest rather than simply following the previous regime's blueprint.