Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the signing of Douglas Luiz, who joins from Juventus.
The Brazilian joins on an initial season-long loan, with a conditional obligation to become a permanent deal next summer.
Spending one year in Italy, the midfielder brings a wealth of experience to Forest having played in the Champions League for Juventus during his spell in Turin.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Luiz started his career at Vasco da Gama where he attracted the attention of Manchester City, who Luiz signed for in 2017. Following two years on loan in Spain with Girona, he then moved to Aston Villa in 2019 where he would go one to play over 200 times for the Villans.
A central midfielder capable of playing as a deep lying number six or as a more progressive eight, Luiz has an impressive goal contribution record in England, scoring 22 times and registering 24 assists in claret and blue.
After a standout year in 2023/23 for Villa, Luiz was voted both Supporter's Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season.
Luiz has also played 18 times for his national team and won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021.
Everyone at Forest welcomes Douglas to the Forest family – wishing him well for the season ahead.
On signing the deal, Luiz said: “I am really happy to be here, it’s a big Club and I decided to come here because I can see the ambition the Club has. I am so excited to start with the team and give my best for the shirt and the fans.”
Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson, said: “It’s been a very busy but successful period for us in the window in the past few weeks, and Douglas is another addition to the squad that will bring significant quality to the group.
“He’s played at the highest level for a long time, understands the demands of the Premier League, and has experience playing in elite European competition. We’re delighted that Douglas now joins the group, and we are sure that he will be warmly welcomed by everyone at Nottingham Forest."
xstepho
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Edu trying to show Berta he can also sign players
wutbceikmr
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Alisha?
Wimbcimrsu
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great business
Dante101
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Finally the forest is looking green again. if they could get Tchoumeni and scavini the CB they will become top 3 side
Tutu445
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good signing
nangsokipuyal66Puyal
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forest
tohkmnsz
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Welcome Back to England Luis
why having not Bruno? we have gotten 10 already and Bruno is far more better than him my dear. This Luiz is Injured promted player
Vunabimtuz
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did he also make the switch wit Alisha Lehmann??? cos it seemed like they were doing couple goals wen they both left villa for juve
they breakup
Kuhdklmopr
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what a great transfer window for forest
Kelvlewin17
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So man Utd couldn't get a player like luiz This man Utd sef
recbdnuy
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Imagine having Luiz- Cuhna combo at united. Two Brazilians with understanding. Man U scouting is poor and this is the type of player they need. A 6 who can progress the ball. Better than anything United has, with Epl experience and cheap!!!
Biodilmnyz
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Welcome Back to England Luis
AderioyeAbdfatai
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30 m for loan? to much
with obligation to buy
macabiosu
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30 m for loan? to much
I think what it means is they can make it permanent for 30mil after one year. Not very clearly written
bijoy93
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welcome back 👏
nssnnssnnsnsnsnnsa
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30 m for loan? to much
chelseabboy
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forest is underrated 🔥🥶
sampin
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did he also make the switch wit Alisha Lehmann??? cos it seemed like they were doing couple goals wen they both left villa for juve
korkuvi
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Nottingham will change your football career to gold then many clubs wll come after you
youngfarmer_10
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Welcome back home
AFerxAwi2168
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Great deal for then