🚨 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest sign Dan Ndoye in potential club-record move

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Dan Ndoye from Bologna in what could become the club’s most expensive transfer to date.

Forest agreed a fee reported to be around €40 million, structured with add-ons to reach approximately €45 million, overcoming late competition from Serie A champions Napoli to secure the 24-year-old Switzerland international.

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Ndoye has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2030, with an option for an additional year. The move reflects Forest’s long-term commitment to the winger.

The transfer follows the recent departures of Anthony Elanga and Ramón Sosa, and Ndoye is expected to fill the gap on the right flank. A versatile attacker, he is capable of playing on either wing or through the middle—qualities that have made him an appealing option for manager Nuno Espírito Santo. His pace, pressing, and direct style suit Forest’s tactical setup.

Forest initially saw an opening bid of around €30 million turned down by Bologna, but negotiations advanced to a final agreement that includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause in favour of the Italian club.

Ndoye arrives off the back of an impressive season in Serie A, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 30 league appearances. He also played a pivotal role in Bologna’s Coppa Italia triumph, scoring the winning goal in the final against AC Milan—the club’s first major trophy in over five decades. His performances for Switzerland at Euro 2024 further raised his profile, as he helped his country reach the quarter-finals, including a standout display in their surprise win over Italy.

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