Tottenham and Chelsea are interested Even though Murillo “dreams of playing in the Champions League,” he plans to finish this season with Nottingham Forest.
Murillo made a significant contribution in his first season at the City Ground, putting on some standout center-back performances that helped his team escape Premier League relegation.
The 22-year-old, who cost £10 million when he signed with Corinthians, is valued by Forest at over £60 million. Teams interested in hiring him include Chelsea, Tottenham, and Atletico Madrid.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team was reportedly offered two players by the Blues in June in an attempt to recruit the Brazilian, and the player confirmed the allegation.
Afterwards, Murillo fanned the flames by declaring his desire to leave Forest and sign with Manchester City, Arsenal, or Liverpool./origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2024/04/02/3942061-80054928-2560-1440.jpg)
The defender did, however, state in a recent interview with the Telegraph that, despite his desire to compete in the major leagues, he thinks it would be better to remain at the City Ground for one more season.”I feel like I’m in the best place for my career with Forest, and I need regular game time,” he stated.
“Playing at this level for another season will help me develop as a player and eventually get better prepared if I ever get the chance to play at a higher level.”
Naturally, I hope to compete in the Champions League in the future. I used to play video games and play with all those teams when I was younger. I get moved every time I hear the vintage music prior to the games, and I would love to compete in that tournament.
However, I’ve been giving my work here my whole attention, and I just want to do my best. Forest is a huge club by itself, and I’m comfortable here.
Even if Chelsea and Tottenham aren’t participating in the Champions League this year, they will definitely be keeping an eye on Murillo.Despite receiving a point deduction for breaking financial regulations the previous season, Forest is not under any obligation to sell Murillo, who is under contract till 2028.
After acquiring Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham, Chelsea’s interest in the center defender may have waned. Enzo Maresca is now concentrating on purchasing a new goalkeeper after making a bid for Filip Jorgensen of Villarreal.
