Ola Aina: Super Eagles star unveiled by Nottingham Forest

Ola Aina: Super Eagles star unveiled by Nottingham Forest

Tosin Abayomi 14:10 - 22.07.2023

Super Eagles star Ola Aina joins Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest.

Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Ola Aina has returned to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest

The Nigerian international signed a one-year contract, with possibilities for additional years added by Forest.

Aina, an agile and adaptable defender, joins Forest after recently leaving Torino.

Aina has won 30 international caps for Nigeria since committing to the Super Eagles in 2017. 

Aina, an agile and adaptable defender, joins Forest after recently leaving Torino.
Aina, an agile and adaptable defender, joins Forest after recently leaving Torino.

Ola Aina on Nottingham Forest move

Speaking to the Nottingham Forest website, Aina explained why he is delighted with a return to the Premier League.

He said: "I'm very excited to be here and I can't wait to get started.

"I wanted to be back on English soil again and Forest is a club which has an exciting project and team.

"The manager as well, what he wants from the team is something which I want to buy into. 

"He's told me it's a family club, he's told me we have a great bunch of players and he's told me I'll enjoy it here."

"It's exciting to be back playing in the Premier League. It's the best league in the world and I always want to challenge myself. 

Aina joins Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest

Aina will join Nigerian stars Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest.

Aina will join Nigerian stars Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest
Aina will join Nigerian stars Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest

The Former Chelsea defender explained that he is already familiar with some of the players on the team.

He added, "I know some of the boys well already which is good for me, but I'm excited to meet the rest of my teammates and get to know everyone.

Following the visa issues of Dennis and Awoniyi, Aina will now join the Nottingham Forest players on the pre-season tour.

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