A departure from the City Ground has been announced

Paul Tyrrell has left Nottingham Forest.

The club’s chief operating officer will begin work in the same role at Championship club Coventry City on Monday, the Sky Blues have confirmed.

A Coventry club statement read: “Coventry City are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Tyrrell as the Club’s new Chief Operations Officer.

“Paul will start his role with the Sky Blues on 21st July, ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

“Paul joins the Club from Nottingham Forest, where he was Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, Paul also held the same role at Aston Villa, as well as having been Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

“Tyrrell has an extensive background in football, having also had roles at the likes of Fulham, Derby County, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City.

“Paul will oversee the overall day to day operational areas of the Club including but not limited to Match Day Operations, HR, Safeguarding, Grounds & Facilities, and Academy.

“Paul will report in his new role to the Executive Chairman Doug King.”

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds have had a busy summer so far ahead of 2025/26 season

Life is rarely dull at Nottingham Forest, and this summer is already proving to be no different.

From transfer sagas to contract announcements, City Ground updates to incomings and outgoings, it has all been going on Trentside. And we are only a matter of weeks into pre-season!

This always had the makings of being an important period for the Reds as Nuno Espirito Santo’s men aim to kick on again in 2025/26. Below, NottinghamshireLive takes a look at what has happened so far this summer.

Squad reshuffle

On the surface, it has been a relatively quiet start to the transfer window for Forest. To date, there hasn’t been a whole lot of movement – either in or out.

A few changes have been made to Nuno’s squad, though. Striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha have both been signed from Brazilian club Botafogo, while the Reds continue to target further additions.

Heading in the opposite direction, Harry Toffolo and Aston Villa loanee Alex Moreno said their farewells at the expiration of their deals. Andrew Omobamidele (Strasbourg) and Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras) have also moved on, while youngster Tyler Bindon has gone on loan to Sheffield United.

The most notable departure, however, is that of Anthony Elanga. The winger left for Newcastle United after two years in the Garibaldi.

It remains to be seen whether Morgan Gibbs-White will also be added to the exit list. The England international has been embroiled in a transfer saga amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur and a feeling from Forest that an illegal approach was made.

New contracts

Getting key figures tied down can be just as important for the Reds as any signings they may make this summer. They have been able to make some noteworthy inroads on that front – not the least of which concerned head coach Nuno.

The Portuguese had penned a two-and-a-half-year deal when he replaced Steve Cooper at the helm in December 2023. In June, it was announced he had agreed a new three-year contract to keep him at the club until 2028.

Willy Boly (2026), Neco Williams (2029) and Ola Aina (2028) have also penned fresh terms this summer. Forest will hope Callum Hudson-Odoi will soon follow suit as the winger has just 12 months remaining on his current deal.