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Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras.
The Brazilian has agreed a six-and-a-half-year contract at the City Ground in a deal worth a reported £18m.
The 21-year-old made 141 appearances for Palmeiras and was named in the Team of the Year as the 11-time champions won the Campeonato Paulista and the Brazilian Serie A title in 2022.
Danilo said: “I am very happy to be able to fulfill my dream of playing in the Premier League and playing for Nottingham Forest.
“I learned a bit about the history of the club and saw that they had won two European Cups. I also spoke to Gustavo Scarpa, and he told me that Nottingham is a great city and Forest have a quality squad with excellent staff.
“I will show a lot of determination and a strong desire to win and will always do my best on the field to get a positive result. I am excited about starting and meeting my new friends.”
Sporting director Filippo Giraldi added: “We are delighted to welcome Danilo to our club and our city.
“He is a fantastic talent who will be a great asset to Nottingham Forest now and into the future.”
Danilo joins Forest’s three-game unbeaten streak in the league that has lifted the club out of the relegation zone and up to 13th in the table.
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Cooper: Happy to input on the transfer
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper said he was working with Giraldi, who was appointed in October 2022, to make the “right decision” for the club.
“We always try and have a collaborative approach in everything we do,” he said. “I’m just interested in what’s next and looking forward. In January, we’ve got the chance to improve the squad but we also have a lot of games to play.
“I have a strong working relationship with Filippo. It’s a good start, in terms of trying to make the right decisions for the club going forward. I’m happy with the way it’s working. I’m happy to be involved [in the club’s recruitment of players].”
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