In a significant development for Nottingham Forest, Gilmar Veloz, the agent of Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, has been seen at Wilford Lane, indicating that a deal is close to being finalized.
This comes as Forest aim to secure their fourth signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Elliot Anderson, Marko Stamenic, and Eric da Silva Moreira.
The news broke as Veloz posted a photo of himself at the club’s facilities, hours after Miguel was spotted boarding a flight to England. This sequence of events suggests that the final stages of negotiation are underway, with Forest poised to activate Miguel’s €4 million (£3.4 million) release clause from Corinthians.
Although Miguel does not appear in the photo shared by Veloz, it is presumed that the agent arrived ahead of the player to finalize discussions. Once these are completed, Miguel will likely join Veloz in Nottingham to undergo a medical examination before an official announcement is made.
This move is crucial for Nottingham Forest, especially given the instability in their goalkeeping department last season. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo had to rotate between Odysseas Vlachodimos, Matt Turner, and Matz Sels, disrupting the defensive cohesion crucial for any team. With Miguel’s arrival, Espirito Santo hopes to establish a more consistent presence between the posts.
At 25, Miguel offers a younger alternative to Sels and has the potential to become Forest’s first-choice goalkeeper. His success in this role could bring much-needed stability to the team’s defense, enhancing their overall performance in the upcoming season.
Fans and analysts are advised to stay tuned, as the formal announcement of Miguel’s signing seems imminent.
