Nottingham Forest Secure Brazilian Left-Back Cuiabano from Botafogo
nottingham Forest has finalized the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian left-back Gabriel Cuiabano from Botafogo, exercising a pre-agreed option in his contract. The move comes as Forest continues to bolster its squad during the summer transfer window, marking the fourth player acquired from the Brazilian club owned by john Textor, former Crystal Palace co-owner. Cuiabano is expected to arrive in the UK on Sunday to undergo a medical.
Forest triggered the option to secure Cuiabano’s services, reportedly beating interest from Brighton. the deal signifies a strategic focus on strengthening the team’s defensive options ahead of the new Premier league season. This acquisition builds on Forest’s recent business with Botafogo, having already brought in Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus this window, alongside goalkeeper John Victor who agreed a four-year deal last week.
The influx of players from Botafogo highlights a developing relationship between the two clubs under Textor’s ownership. Elsewhere in the transfer window, Fulham is reportedly nearing a club-record £34.6m deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin, exceeding the £27m previously spent on Emile Smith Rowe. Manchester United is also linked with a late £40m bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper emi Martínez, though wage demands of £200,000 per week previously stalled negotiations. Veteran forward Jamie Vardy is set to join Serie A side Cremonese after departing Leicester City, with a one-year contract anticipated.
