Good news: Nottingham Forest signed another good player from.

Aina joins Awoniyi and Dennis at Nottingham Forest after signing a transfer.

Ola Aina, a defender for the Super Eagles, has returned to England after joining Nottingham Forest from Torino in Italy.

The 26-year-old defender agreed to a two-year contract that includes a one-year option.

Aina’s signing makes perfect sense for the Steve Cooper-managed team, who struggled in their Premier League comeback and have since opted to add players who do not need to adjust to the English game.

Aina will play alongside two other Nigerian players, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, who both arrived at the start of the previous season, however the terms of the transfer are unknown.

Aina, who was promoted from the London Academy in 2016, made his Chelsea debut as a senior. In the Carabao Cup, he made his debut for previous head coach Antonio Conte in a 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers.

Before making a permanent switch to the Turin-based team in 2019, the 26-year-old defender had loan stints at Seria side Torino and English side Hull City.

Before spending a further two seasons back at Torino, he also played one season on loan at Fulham in the Championship.

Aina expressed his excitement and the manager’s words that persuaded him to make the transfer in his first interview.

“I’m thrilled to be here and am eager to get going. I was eager to return to English territory, and Forest is a club with a dynamic team and vision.

“I want to support the manager’s desires for the team as well. According to him, it’s a family club. He says I’ll enjoy coming here and that we have a terrific group of guys.

“I’m thrilled to be playing in the Premier League again.” I always want to push myself, and this is the greatest league in the world.

“I’m eager to meet my teammates and get to know everyone, but it’s also fortunate since I already know a few of the boys well.

“I’m excited and looking forward to experiencing the boisterous Forest fans, who I seen in action during the previous season. I am eagerly awaiting it.

Cooper continued, saying, “He’s a dynamic player with strong Premier League and Serie A experience. In addition to being a superb athlete, he is a tremendously good player.

“He’ll undoubtedly strengthen the team, and we’re excited to collaborate with him.”

On August 12, Nottingham Forest’s 2023–24 Premier League season would begin against Arsenal, the runners-up from the previous year.