Nottingham Forest sign defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP in £34.3m deal
Nottingham Forest have bolstered their defensive options with the capture of highly-rated Ivorian centre-back Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese side Sporting CP. The deal is reported to be worth £34.3m, with Diomande signing a four-year contract. Diomande, who had attracted interest from several top European clubs, was a key part of Sporting's title-winning squad in Portugal. The move signals Forest's continued significant investment as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League.
Read the full story at skysports.comThis is a major defensive acquisition for Nottingham Forest, addressing a key area of need. Diomande is a young, highly-regarded centre-back who excelled in the Portuguese league and in European competition, bringing both physicality and ball-playing ability. The £34.3m fee is substantial and underscores Forest's ambition, potentially reshaping their defensive structure and improving their ability to compete against top Premier League attacks. This could be a pivotal signing in their squad-building strategy.
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