Diomande becomes Forest's fifth Ivorian
Nottingham Forest, the English club, has signed Ivorian player Ousmane Diomande, the 22-year-old center-back, for four years with an option to extend for an additional year, at a cost of 40 million euros. Diomande had three successful seasons with Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, where he appeared in 132 matches and won the Primeira Liga titles in 2024 and 2025, as well as the domestic cup. He has also represented Ivory Coast in 15 matches, winning the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, and participated in the 2026 World Cup. He will be the fifth Ivorian player in the club’s history. The player expressed his happiness with joining the team and his enthusiasm for achieving significant accomplishments, affirming his support for his compatriot Sangare. The head of the football department expressed their satisfaction with his experience and his role in becoming a key player for the clubs he has played for, believing that his extensive experience will help him integrate well into the Forest squad. This transfer is the third for the team this summer, following signings from Portugal and Germany, as part of the club’s plans to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
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