Nottingham Forest
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Exclusive: Nott’m Forest agree new deal with captain Joe Worrall as Cooper also closes on Brazilian defender
Joe Worrall and Steve Cooper of Nottingham Forest celebrate
Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is set to sign a new deal at the club, TEAMtalk understands.
Worrall is in the final year of his contract at the City Ground and the centre-back has agreed a new three-year deal to keep him at the club until June 2026.
The 26-year-old, who has come through the ranks at Forest, last signed a new deal at the club in 2020.
Worrall made 34 appearances across all competitions last season and played a key role as Forest secured Premier League survival in their first season back in the top flight.
The Nottingham-born defender has made over 215 appearances for Forest and has established himself as a key man in Steve Cooper’s plans despite an influx of new arrivals in the last 12 months.
Tying down Worrall to a new deal will come as a welcome boost to Forest as they want to become an established side in the Premier League long-term. It will also end speculation over the player’s future, especially with the Reds looking to sign Corinthians defender Murillo.
Worrall, however, is now due to serve a suspension, having become the first Nottingham Forest player to see red since their return to the Premier League. The centre-half was given his marching order for chopping down Marcus Rashford in the penalty area as the Tricky Trees let slip a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2.
Due to serve a three-match suspension, Worrall will now sit out matches against Chelsea, Burnley and Manchester City.