Fee announced for 26-year-old Brazilian defender, Forest already have ‘total agreement’

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Nottingham Forest have already agreed a deal to sign Fluminense centre-back Nino at the end of the Brazilian season.

The 26-year-old is highly rated in his homeland, with the defender being included in the Brazilian national side during the last international break.

According to Sports Witness, Steve Cooper’s side have reportedly agreed a deal in the region of £5 million for the Brazilian.

Should the Reds complete a deal for Nino, he would become the fifth Brazilian at the club, joining Felipe, Danilo, Andrey Santos and Murillo at the City Ground.

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Who is Nottingham Forest target, Nino?

Marcilio Florencio Mota Filho, who is more commonly referred to as Nino, joined Brazilian side Fluminese back in 2019 from Criciúma – making 236 appearances for the club.

Nino is the Fluminense captain and has excelled in the Brazilian first division, with the 26-year-old a crucial part of the side that has reached the Copa Libertadores final this season.

The defender was linked with moves to join clubs such as Besiktas and Al-Shabab in Turkey and Saudi Arabia respectively – but no bid matched the Fluminense’s valuation.

Another Brazilian at Forest?

If the reports are to be believed, the Reds will have another solid Brazilian defensive option at the club alongside Murillo and Felipe.

Earlier this week, The Athletic confirmed that the Reds were eyeing up another defender from Brazil after the immediate impact of Murillo.

Nino seems to be the player the scouting department have identified, with Forest fans having the opportunity to watch the 26-year-old in action during the Libertadores final against Boca Juniors on Saturday night.