Nottingham Forest is close to finalizing a deal for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, who is expected to undergo a medical examination upon his arrival in the UK.
Forest’s connection with Botafogo has been fruitful this summer, starting with the signing of Igor Jesus from the Brazilian club. Subsequently, they secured Jair Cunha as defensive cover, both of whom have shown promise in pre-season matches.
The acquisition of John aligns with Nuno Espírito Santo’s goal of adding depth to the Forest squad, especially after the departure of Carlos Miguel. The 29-year-old goalkeeper is expected to provide competition for Matz Sels and serve as the main backup option in the squad.
Although John’s primary role might be as a backup, he will aim to make a significant impact if given the opportunity. However, given Nuno Espírito Santo’s previous track record of utilizing backup goalkeepers sparingly in cup competitions, John may have to showcase his abilities in domestic cup matches to earn more playing time.
With Forest competing in the Europa League this season, John will need to seize his chances in cup games to prove his worth and potentially earn more opportunities in the team. The challenge for him will be to impress the manager and demonstrate his readiness to contribute whenever called upon.
