Vitor Pereira isn’t going anywhere. Despite Al Hilal reportedly dangling a lucrative wage package to lure the Portuguese manager to the Saudi Pro League, Pereira remains committed to his role as Nottingham Forest head coach.
While he’s staying put, a contract extension isn’t expected this summer either.
The Al Hilal courtship
Reports of Al Hilal’s interest surfaced between June 9-11, 2026, with the Saudi club apparently willing to offer a significant financial package.
Pereira isn’t new to the region. He previously coached both Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia, so the league isn’t some unknown quantity for him.
