‘Excited’ Savona will ‘continue to develop’ at Nottingham Forest after Juventus move | OneFootball

Nicolò Savona is ‘very excited’ to join Nottingham Forest from Juventus, while the Premier League side director Ross Wilson is confident that the Italian defender will ‘continue to develop’ at his new club.

Juventus and Nottingham Forest confirmed Savona’s transfer to the Premier League club on Saturday morning.

As usual, Juventus confirmed a transfer fee of €13m plus €2.5m add-ons.

“I am very excited to be here. It is a new experience for me as a person and a player. It is such a historic club, and the move is a dream come true,” Savona told Forest’s official website.

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“I can’t wait to play in front of the fans at the City Ground, and I will give my all for the shirt.”

Nottingham Forest’s Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson added: “Nicolò gained great experience with Juventus last season, and we’re really pleased he is joining us for his next step.

Nicolò Savona joins Nottingham Forest from Juventus on August 29, 2025.

“He is a versatile player who will be another strong option in our defensive unit, and we are convinced he will continue to develop here at Forest. He understands the demands of playing for a big Club and arrives here keen to make an impact straight away. We look forward to welcoming him to our group.”

Savona is a product of the Juventus Academy who made his senior debut last season under Thiago Motta.

Savona’s Juventus stats

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Nicolo Savona #37 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The promising defender made 40 appearances for Juventus in the 2024-25 campaign, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

Savona also received a senior Italy call-up in November 2024 but was an unused substitute in Nations League games against France and Belgium.

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