Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has signed a new contract with the City Ground club to 2025. So, when does each Premier League manager’s contract expire after his renewal?
Cooper took charge of the Nottinghamshire outfit in September 2021 and led the team to promotion last season. But a poor start to the term on the back of a mammoth spend had raised doubt over his future. Forest spent the fifth most in the top-flight over the summer.
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Only Chelsea (£278.4m), Manchester United (£227.4m), West Ham United (£179.2m) and Tottenham Hotspur (£172m) outspent Nottingham Forest (£157.3m) this summer, per Sky Sports. Yet Cooper only oversaw one win and a draw from his side’s opening eight fixtures.
Nottingham Forest’s lack of points in the Premier League so far this season has left them at the bottom of the standings. Cooper’s new-look team has also registered the second-worst defensive record having conceded 21 goals. Only Leicester City have allowed more with 22.
Nonetheless, BBC Sport reported after Leicester beat the Reds 4-0 on Monday that owner Evangelos Marinakis would retain Cooper. Now, the 42-year-old has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, extending his tenure at the City Ground until the summer of 2025.
Cooper’s original contract with Nottingham Forest ran until the summer of 2023, per BBC Sport. So, with speculation over the Welsh coach’s future now resolved, when does each Premier League manager’s contract expire? Some tacticians are only tied down until 2023.
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss a Premier League manager whose contract expires in 2025
Like Cooper, Mikel Arteta is under contract until the end of the 2024/25 season. The Arsenal boss agreed to new terms at the Emirates Stadium in May after 28 months in charge. He took over the north London club in December 2019 after the Gunners sacked Unai Emery.
Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa manager another coach whose contract expires in 2025
Aston Villa hired Steven Gerrard to replace Dean Smith in November 2021 on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The Birmingham natives moved for the Liverpool legend following his Premiership title-winning tenure at Rangers. He spent three years at the helm in Glasgow.
Gary O’Neil: Bournemouth only hired an interim coach after sacking Scott Parker
AFC Bournemouth are currently without a head coach after sacking Scott Parker in August after just four Premier League games. The 41-year-old spent 14 months in charge and led the Cherries to promotion last season. Gary O’Neil took over the helm on an interim basis.
Thomas Frank: Brentford boss a Premier League manager whose contract ends in 2025
Thomas Frank is among the Premier League managers whose contracts do not expire until 2025. Brentford gave the 48-year-old a new deal in January after guiding the Bees into the top-flight over 2020/21. The Dane has been in charge in West London since October 2018.
Roberto De Zerbi: Brighton appointed the Italian on a four-year contract
Brighton & Hove Albion appointed Roberto De Zerbi in September on a four-year contract. The Italian joined the Amex Stadium side to succeed Graham Potter, who exited the south coast for Chelsea. De Zerbi had been without a club since leaving Shakhtar Donetsk in July.
Graham Potter: Chelsea manager has the longest contract in the Premier League
Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea during September on the longest contract of all Premier League managers. His five-year terms at Stamford Bridge take the 47-year-old to 2027. He is the only top-flight coach currently under contract beyond the summer of 2026.
Patrick Vieira: Crystal Palace appointed the Frenchman on a three-year deal
Crystal Palace appointed Patrick Vieira to replace Roy Hodgson on a three-year contract in July 2021. The former Arsenal captain took over at Selhurst Park for his first spell in charge of a Premier League team. He was previously in charge of New York City FC and OGC Nice.
Frank Lampard: Everton appointed the Chelsea icon until the summer of 2024
Everton appointed Chelsea icon Frank Lampard as their new head coach in January with a two-and-a-half-year contract. The former England midfielder replaced Rafa Benitez at the Goodison Park helm. He secured the Toffees’ Premier League survival during his first term.
Marco Silva: Fulham hired the former Everton boss on a three-year contract
Fulham hired Marco Silva on a three-year contract in July 2021 whilst a Championship side. The Portuguese had been out of work since Everton fired him during December 2019. Silva led the Cottagers to the second-tier title during his first season with the west London club.
Jesse Marsch: Leeds appointed the American on a contract until June 2025
Leeds United appointed Jesse Marsch as Marcelo Bielsa’s replacement during January on a contract running until June 2025. The American took over at Elland Road with the Whites’ top-flight status in doubt. But he would seal their Premier League survival on the final day.
Brendan Rodgers: Leicester boss is under contract to 2025 but his future is in doubt
Brendan Rodgers is under contract at Leicester until June 2025 after agreeing to a new deal in December 2019. However, the Northern Irishman’s future at the King Power Stadium is in doubt. 90min reports that Foxes chiefs are considering making a change in their dugout.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool extended the German’s contract until 2026 in April
Liverpool extended Jurgen Klopp’s contract this April to keep the German in charge of the Premier League side until 2026. His previous deal was due to expire in 2024 and Klopp had suggested he could walk away. But the Reds sought to tack on a further two years instead.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager’s contract will expire in 2023
Pep Guardiola is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City. The 51-year-old last put pen to paper on new terms at the Etihad Stadium in November 2020, taking him to the summer of 2023. He also does not plan on discussing a new deal until the end of the term.
“If I extend the contract, it will be at the end of the next season,” Guardiola told Sky Sports in May. “Before that, [it] is not going to happen. It is many years and I have to see how the team and ourselves are together.
“Knowing and saying I would stay for 10 more years, but we have to take time for that. It is not the time for that in this season or during the next season.”
Erik ten Hag: Manchester United hired the Dutchman on a three-year deal
Manchester United hired Erik ten Hag in April on a three-year contract with the option for a further 12 months. The former Ajax head coach took charge at Old Trafford from interim head coach Ralf Rangnick after the Red Devils sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last November.
Eddie Howe: Newcastle afforded their head coach a new deal in August
Eddie Howe replaced Steve Bruce at Newcastle United in November 2021 after the Saudi-backed takeover of the club. The former Bournemouth boss initially penned a deal running to 2024. But he signed a new long-term contract this August with an undisclosed end date.
Ralph Hasenhuttl: Southampton are considering a change in head coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl is under contract at Southampton until the summer of 2024 after signing a new deal in June 2020. The Telegraph also notes his terms include a release clause worth up to £20m. But the Daily Mail reports the Saints are actively considering making a change.
Antonio Conte: Tottenham hired the Italian on a £30m contract in 2021
Tottenham hired Antonio Conte to replace Nuno Espirito Santo in November 2021 on an initial 18-month contract. The Mirror has reported that his terms are worth £20m-a-year. Spurs also have the option to extend Conte’s time in charge beyond the summer of 2023.
David Moyes: West Ham extended the Premier League manager’s contract to 2024
West Ham extended David Moyes’ contract at the London Stadium until 2024 after leading the Irons into the Europa League in 2020/21. The Hammers had ended the Premier League season in sixth and went on to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA competition last season.
Steve Davis: Wolves appointed an interim coach after sacking Bruno Lage
Wolverhampton Wanderers appointed Steve Davis as their interim head coach after firing Bruno Lage in October. The Molineux outfit sought a change in leadership after 16 months under the Portuguese. He had only won one and lost nine of their past 15 league matches.
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