Jair Cunha Joins Nottingham Forest From Botafogo

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo earlier today, July 11.

Jair Cunha, 20, has signed a five-year contract running until 2030, becoming Forest’s second signing from the Brazilian side in a week following the £10 million arrival of striker Igor Jesus.

“The young Brazilian defender has signed a five-year contract which keeps him at the City Ground until at least the summer of 2030”, a statement from Forest’s official website reads.

“The 20-year-old defender joins having just returned from the FIFA Club World Cup with Botafogo reaching the Round of 16 and scoring in their opening fixture against Seattle Sounders.”

Cunha began his professional journey with Santos before a brief stint at Botafogo.

He was part of Brazil’s Under-20 squad that clinched the South America title earlier this year. He scored his last goal for Botafogo during the club’s 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders at the Club World Cup.

“Jair is a young talent who has shown quality during his time in Brazil, and we are happy to have secured his signature,” Forest’s Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson said.

“Jair has flourished in Brazil and now has new ambitions as he moves to the Premier League. We know he will be warmly welcomed into the group here in Nottingham.”