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Nottingham Forest Sign Diomande from Sporting for Reported £34m
Ousmane Diomande joins Nottingham Forest from Sporting for a fee reportedly around £34m, securing a four-year contract with an option for an additional year.
Nottingham Forest has officially signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately £34 million, with some sources mentioning a slightly higher figure of £34.2 million.
The 22-year-old centre-back has previously participated in the Côte d'Ivoire World Cup squad, bringing international experience to the team. Diomande's arrival is expected to bolster Forest's defensive line for the upcoming season.
As part of the agreement, Diomande has signed a four-year contract, with Nottingham Forest holding an option to extend the contract for an additional year.
This signing follows a period where Nottingham Forest has actively sought to strengthen their squad with key acquisitions. The club aims to enhance its performance in the league following their recent campaign.
The deal for Diomande was confirmed by several sources, including BBC Sport and The Guardian, highlighting the player's potential impact on the team's future success.