Ola Aina pens new Nottingham Forest deal until 2028Nottingham Forest has confirmed that Ola Aina has signed a new deal, extending his stay until the summer of 2028.
The club made this known Monday. According to the club, the Nigerian played a pivotal role in the team’s 24/25 campaign, starting in 35 of 38 Premier League games.
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Aina joined Forest of 2023 from Serie A side Torino, going on to make 59 appearances for the Reds in all competitions.
On extending his contract, Aina said: “I’m over the moon, I can’t wait to continue this journey with the Club. It’s always felt like a home ever since I joined and I’m happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work.”
Owner, Evangelos Marinakis said: “Ola has skill, determination and character in abundance. He epitomises the culture and hard work we expect from everyone associated with Forest. He has had a big influence since his arrival here and we look forward to continuing that journey together to help us achieve incredible things.”
Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson, added: “Since the moment Ola joined the Club, we have loved his influence and personality on the team. He’s someone we all enjoy working with every day. “Everyone can see how much he gives the team on the pitch, and we also see every day what he brings off the pitch to our group. Ola shares our ambition and believes in the direction of the Club, and we are delighted he has further extended his time here”.
On tthe home front, the 28-year-old defender has played 25 times for the Super Eagles of Nigeria various tournaments including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and World Cup qualifiers.
