Transfer: Nottingham Forest confirm signing of midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras | Transfer Centre News

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras.

The Brazilian has agreed a six-and-a-half-year contract at the City Ground in a deal worth a reported £18m.

The 21-year-old made 141 appearances for Palmeiras and was named in the Team of the Year as the 11-time champions won the Campeonato Paulista and Brazilian Série A title in 2022.

Danilo said: “I’m really happy to be fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premier League and playing for Nottingham Forest.

“I learnt a bit about the history of the club and saw they had won two European Cups. I spoke to Gustavo Scarpa as well, and he told me that Nottingham is a great city and Forest have a quality squad with really good staff.

“I will show a lot of determination and a strong desire to win and will always look to do my best on the pitch to achieve positive results. I’m excited about getting started and meeting my new teammates.”

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