Nottingham Forest Seal Deals for Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha from Botafogo

Nottingham Forest have signed Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha from Brazilian club Botafogo. They are strengthening their squad for next season’s European competition. They are also close to signing left-back Cuiabano.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Nottingham Forest have agreements with Botafogo for forward Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha. Igor is 24 and has scored seven goals in 23 matches this season. He has also played for the Brazil national team. Jair is 20 and has become a regular in Botafogo’s defense. Cuiabano, who has two goals and three assists this season, is still in negotiations.

WHY DOES IT MATTER FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Nottingham Forest finished last season just above the relegation zone in 17th place. They secured their spot in European competition by winning the EFL Cup. The signing of these young players indicates that they are rebuilding their squad for their Europa Conference League campaign. Forest struggled with squad depth and defensive stability throughout the season. The arrival of Igor and Jair is expected to bring much-needed quality and stability to their squad. They are also pursuing Cuiabano to strengthen their left side.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST AND THE BOTAGOFO SIGNINGS?

Nottingham Forest will now focus on completing the signing of Cuiabano and integrating Igor and Jair into preseason training. Their first competitive fixture will be in late July in the Europa Conference League second qualifying round. Their league rivals, such as Bournemouth and Everton, have also strengthened their squads, making Forest’s summer business even more important. Botafogo, currently mid-table in the Brazilian Serie A, will need to reinvest the transfer proceeds to fill the gaps left by these departures.