KEHINDE FAJOBI
Premier League side Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis from Watford.
Dennis joins Super Eagles teammate Taiwo Awoniyi at the newly promoted side. Awoniyi was signed earlier in the transfer season from Union Berlin.
Reports say Dennis was signed for about £20 million, although the club did not disclose the contact terms to the public in their official statement.
A statement by Nottingham Forest read in part, “The 24-year-old forward arrives on Trentside having hit double figures for The Hornets last season, returning 10 goals from 33 Premier League starts.”
It added: “Prior to arriving in England, Dennis’ first professional venture was in Ukraine’s top-flight with Zorya Luhansk before enjoying a productive four-year spell in Belgium with Club Brugge, notably scoring twice in a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.
“With seven international caps to date for Nigeria, the pacey forward links up with fellow countryman Taiwo Awoniyi to bolster The Reds’ attacking options.
“Welcome to The City Ground, Emmanuel”
Up until the signing, Emmanuel Dennis played for Watford, who were just relegated from the Premier League.