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EPL: Aina Pens New Three-Year Contract at Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – Ola Aina signed a three-year deal after making 37 appearances in 2024-25, helping Nottingham Forest finish seventh in the Premier League and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

  • At 28 years old, Nigerian right-back Ola Aina has agreed to extend his tenure at Nottingham Forest by signing a contract that will keep him at the City Ground through to 2028.
  • The contract talks began last year amid interest from clubs including Liverpool and Manchester City, with Forest keen to retain Aina after his strong performances.
  • Since joining Forest from Torino in July 2023, Aina made 37 appearances in the 2024-25 season, scored two goals in 35 league outings, and helped the club finish seventh in the Premier League.
  • Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis praised Aina's work ethic, calling him a player with "skill, determination and character in abundance," while Aina said, "I'm over the moon" about continuing at the club.
  • Aina's new deal secures a key defensive player for Forest, signaling the club's ambition to build on recent success and suggesting stability in their squad for upcoming seasons.
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Leadership broke the news in Abuja, Nigeria on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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