Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ivorian centre-back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP for 40 million euros, approximately £34.3 million. The 22-year-old defender from Abidjan made 132 appearances for the Portuguese club, including 87 in Primeira Liga, scoring 5 goals. He has earned 16 caps for Ivory Coast, featuring at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The transfer aligns with head coach Oliver Glasner’s tactical vision, as he favors a back-three formation. Forest reportedly saw off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United to secure his signature.
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