1st tier reporter surprise report, crazy reunion with Son Heung-min failed? Tottenham's hard-hitting Postecoglou is a candidate for Nottingham coach to return to EPL

Aug 22, 2025

Sportschosun DB

Former Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou may return to the English Premier League (EPL).

Spanish transfer market expert Matteo Moreto said on his personal SNS on the 22nd (Korea time), "Nottingham is considering the replacement of coach Nunu Espiritu Santo. Certain signings made during this transfer window have also led to a conflict between Nottingham owners and Nunu Santo, who are already evaluating other managers," he reported. Many influential British media are also delivering rumors of Nunu Santo's replacement.

Soccer fans were also shocked by the news that Nunu Santo, who seemed to have the safest position in the Premier League (EPL), was on the verge of being replaced as soon as the new season opened. Nunu Santo, who became Nottingham manager midway through the 2023 season, saved the team from the shadows of relegation. Last season, he finished seventh in the league, bringing Nottingham to the European tournament for the first time in 30 years. No other team made a splash last season than Nunu Santo's Nottingham.

However, Nunu Santo's position was suddenly put in jeopardy due to friction with Nottingham owner Evangelos Marinakis, who is known to have an eccentric personality. In this summer's transfer market, Nunu Santo said "Squad composition was too far behind. The planned things didn't work out properly, and the team's preparation wasn't perfect. I don't know what kind of squad it is. Our team has players who will go on loan. There is a big problem,' he said, openly complaining about the transfer market policy.

Surprisingly, Postecoglou has emerged as a strong candidate in a situation where Nunu Santo could be replaced. "One of the names Nottingham is considering is director Postecoglou," Moreto said.

Postecoglou was Son Heung-min's teacher while leading Tottenham until recently. He won the Europa League (UEL) with Son Heung-min, presenting the championship to Tottenham and his student. However, Postecoglou was dismissed for his disastrous performance last season, finishing 17th in the league. Postecoglou has since been rumored to be the head coach of LAFC. This is because current coach Steven Cherundulo will leave the team after this season.

There were rumors of a surprise reunion with Son Heung-min, but of course, the charm at the league and team level cannot keep up with EPL. Of course, the team that plays in England rather than the U.S., and the Europa Conference League, is attractive from the coach's point of view. Although Postecoglou's appointment has not been confirmed yet, if he takes over as Nottingham, it is expected that there will be no scenario in the future for him to reunite with Son Heung-min at LA FC.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.