Douglas Luiz Flying In To Complete Nottingham Forest Move

Douglas Luiz is flying to England today to join Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to sign after passing a medical. This move comes after just one season at Juventus and is a key transfer for Forest as the Premier League season is about to start.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Nottingham Forest have agreed on a deal to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus for around €30 million. Luiz had a tough time last season, playing 27 games without scoring or assisting, which aligns with reports of his struggles at the club after missing pre-season training. This summer, Forest moved ahead of other English clubs to bring Luiz back to the Premier League. He is flying in today for a medical, and if all goes well, he could be officially announced by the end of the day.

DOUGLAS LUIZ AND TEAM CONTEXT

Luiz became well-known in England while playing for Aston Villa, where he scored 10 goals and made 10 assists in the 2023-24 season. Nottingham Forest finished 7th in the Premier League last season, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This signing of Luiz is the club’s eighth transfer this summer, aiming to strengthen the team for European football under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who wants to improve the midfield with the collaboration of Edu Gaspar.

WHAT NEXT FOR FOREST?

Forest will face Crystal Palace next in the Premier League. Forest’s recent signings, including Luiz, are expected to strengthen the team considerably. Luiz may join the first team immediately, and Forest hope his return to the league will help them move up from last season’s finish, where they qualified for the Conference League. Their ambition is to reach mid-table and a European spot, competing with the teams above them like Crystal Palace and Fulham, who finished just ahead last season.