Esapa Osong sends one-word message to 16-year-old who has just joined Aston Villa from Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest talent Detlef Esapa Osong has sent a one-word message to George Hemmings after he signed for Aston Villa.

The player took to Instagram to wish the departed player well.

So, what has the talented Forest forward said to Hemmings after he decided to leave the City Ground? We take a closer look…

Esapa Osong sends message to departed Forest player Hemmings

The 19-year-old has just returned from injury amid a frustrating campaign and he was on the bench for Forest against Blackpool on Sunday.

Hemmings was a little further behind Esapa Osong but nonetheless, it’s still never nice to lose talented youngsters.

Esapa Osong is one fancied by Forest to make great strides at the club and he’s already been handed a professional contract.

After it was announced Esapa Osong simply posted a snap of Hemmings on his Instagram story with the caption: “Maestro.”

Hemmings is only 16-years-old and last season he made 17 appearances for the club’s under-18 team.

He typically operates in the central midfield area and now he joins a contingency of young talent in place at Villa.

Forest will hope they don’t rue Hemmings departure

Esapa Osong is clearly a big fan of the player who has just chosen to leave Forest – and with young players, these things are often complicated.

Talented players are easier to poach in their tender years and Forest clearly didn’t see enough in Hemmings just yet to offer him a professional contract.

Esapa Osong is at least tied down for the future. He penned a professional contract and last season he made his debut in the Carabao Cup.

Hemmings is one player that Forest weren’t able to keep hold of – but there are plenty of emerging prospects at the football club.

Forest fans will now watch on as Hemmings gets going at Villa and hopefully, it will be fascinating to see how he goes in the future.