Nottingham Forest Signs Italian International Nicolo Savona
Nottingham Forest has confirmed the signing of Italian defender Nicolo Savona on a five-year contract. The club had been searching for a right-back to complement Ola Aina, their only senior option in that position. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo had publicly requested a new right-back, and Savona’s signing completes one of the final pieces of the puzzle in the transfer window.
Who is Nicolo Savona?
Savona, born on March 19, 2003, in Aosta, Italy, joined the Juventus academy at the age of 8 and worked his way through the youth ranks before making the switch to Forest. The 6’4″ right-back has the physical attributes of a center-back, but his statistics show that he’s capable on the ball and has an impressive lack of miscontrols.
Savona’s Style of Play
While Savona may not be the most natural attacking full-back, his size and experience at center-back make him a solid defensive option. His ability to control the ball and make accurate passes will be a valuable asset to Forest’s defense.
Interest from Manchester City
Before joining Forest, Savona was a target for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. According to reports, City had made a move to sign Savona, but he was behind a couple of preferred targets. The fact that Savona was considered by Guardiola is a good omen for Forest, as the Spanish boss demands players who are comfortable with the ball at their feet.
Squad Number and Social Media
Savona will wear the number 37 shirt for Forest, the same number he wore at Juventus. Fans can keep up to date with his life on Instagram, where he has over 170,000 followers.
With Savona’s signing, Forest has strengthened their defense and provided Espírito Santo with a new option at right-back. The Italian international will be expected to make an impact in the Premier League and help Forest achieve their goals.
