Jota Silva Completes Move From Nottingham Forest To Besiktas

Besiktas have signed Jota Silva on loan from Nottingham Forest. The agreement includes an option to buy. The transfer will support both teams as they focus on key league matches.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jota Silva, who joined Nottingham Forest from Vitoria, has seen limited play. Since Ange Postecoglou became manager, Silva has mostly been on the bench. This season, he’s played only 12 minutes, scoring three times in 854 minutes last season. Besiktas stepped in and quickly settled a loan deal worth around €3 million. There’s a possible buy option of nearly €17 million, which could become a requirement. Silva is set to travel to Turkey and start his time with Besiktas.

TEAM PERFORMANCE & CONTEXT

Nottingham Forest, now led by Postecoglou, are preparing to face Arsenal, a team near the top of the Premier League. Forest are currently in the top half after three games in the 2025/26 Premier League season, and they aim to avoid relegation and improve their league standing after finishing seventh last season. Meanwhile, Besiktas are in fifth place in the Turkish Super Lig, trailing leaders Fenerbahçe by three points after five matches. Both clubs seek new energy as they strive for improved results and standings in their leagues.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Jota Silva will start afresh in Turkey, seeking more playing opportunities than he had with Forest. Besiktas’ next opponent is Konyaspor, who are tenth, with Besiktas trying to close the gap to the Super Lig’s top three. Nottingham Forest’s focus is on their game against Arsenal as they try to move away from the bottom standings, facing direct opponents in future matches. Forest will use the transfer money to improve their squad, which is currently being reshaped by Postecoglou’s management after signing several new players this season.