Nottingham Forest Agree Deal for Douglas Luiz – Omobamidele Set for Juventus in Swap Twist
Nottingham, June 5 – Nottingham Forest have pulled off a sensational move in the summer transfer window, agreeing a deal with Juventus to bring Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League — and it comes with a clever twist.
Forest will send Andrew Omobamidele to Turin as part of a player-plus-cash agreement that sees Luiz arrive at the City Ground in what fans are already calling a “Champions League-level signing” for a Conference League-bound club.
⚖️ Smart Business, Strategic Reinforcement
While Juventus initially demanded over £40 million for the 27-year-old midfielder, Forest’s board—led by Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espírito Santo—devised a creative swap to reduce the financial outlay. The inclusion of Omobamidele, who spent last season on loan at Strasbourg and was on Juve’s radar as part of their long-term defensive rebuild, proved key to breaking the deadlock.
Sources close to the negotiation describe it as a “mutually beneficial deal”, with Omobamidele valued at around £13 million as part of the agreement.
💬 “Douglas brings experience, composure, and the kind of leadership our midfield has lacked. He’s a game-changer for what we want to build in Europe and beyond,” a club insider told VistaInsights.
🇧🇷 Luiz’s Return to England
Douglas Luiz, who made over 170 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa before a high-profile move to Juventus last summer, endured a turbulent season in Serie A, often sidelined in Max Allegri’s system. The chance to return to a league where he made his name—and be a central figure again—was too good to pass up.
Forest are offering him exactly that: a guaranteed starting role, European football, and a system built around his ability to control tempo and dictate play.
🔁 Omobamidele’s Rise Continues
Meanwhile, Omobamidele’s move to Juventus is being viewed positively by both camps. The 21-year-old Irish defender fits Juventus’ new strategy of recruiting young, athletic ball-playing defenders with long-term potential. With Danilo and Alex Sandro nearing the end of their cycles, Omobamidele could play a major role in Juve’s next era.
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📢 Fan Buzz
“Douglas Luiz in Red? I never thought I’d see the day!”
“Marinakis has done it again – this deal is unreal!”
“Omobamidele to Juve is a good move for him too. Perfect business.”
🔚 Final Details
- ✅ Douglas Luiz to Forest – Permanent deal
- 🔄 Andrew Omobamidele to Juventus – Included in swap
- 💰 Additional fee – Estimated £27 million paid by Forest on top
- 🧾 Contract – 4 years until June 2029
Luiz is expected to undergo his medical and sign within the week.
🟥 Nottingham Forest are building more than a team – they’re building a future.
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