Nottingham Forest Complete Signing of Brazilian Left-Back Cuiabano from Botafogo

Nottingham Forest have made significant moves on the final day of the summer transfer window, completing the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian left-back Cuiabano from Botafogo on a five-year contract, adding competition to the left-back position. Cuiabano, a former Brazil youth international and key player in Botafogo's 2024 Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores triumphs, joins a growing contingent from the Brazilian club, including goalkeeper John Victor, striker Igor Jesus, and defender Jair Cunha, all linked to former Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor. Forest had an option on Cuiabano earlier in the summer and exercised it, beating interest from Premier League rival Brighton, while also signing Nicolo Savona to strengthen the right-back role. Chief football officer Ross Wilson highlighted the club's focus on quality, depth, and long-term development through talented young players like Cuiabano. Forest’s summer recruitment, exceeding £160 million on eight new players, aims to build a squad capable of competing in the Premier League and Europa League. Additionally, Forest are pursuing winger Dilane Bakwa from Strasbourg and have made a bid for Lee Kang-In from PSG, signaling continued ambition before the transfer deadline.