July 3rd 2024.
Murillo, a talented defender for Nottingham Forest, has recently expressed that he is open to the possibility of leaving the club this summer. He has caught the attention of Chelsea, one of the top teams in the Premier League, and has also received interest from their rivals Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
Last season, Murillo played in 32 Premier League games for Forest and helped them avoid relegation. His performance was impressive and it's no surprise that Chelsea, who are in need of a new center-back after Thiago Silva's departure, have taken notice. Reports suggest that Chelsea is willing to offer two players to Forest in order to secure a deal for Murillo, who is now valued at £50m by his current club.
In a recent interview on the Benja Me Mucho podcast, the 21-year-old confirmed the interest from Chelsea and revealed his initial plan to use his move to Forest as a stepping stone to a bigger club. He stated, "I had the dream of playing in the Premier League and I had that thought. I thought: 'I'll go to Nottingham Forest, have a good year and then I'll go to a big club.' I had that in my head."
Aside from Chelsea, Murillo also mentioned Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City as potential destinations he would be open to joining. However, he did acknowledge that it may be difficult to secure a regular starting position at City due to their strong squad. He also added that Liverpool would be a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills at a top club.
As the transfer window opened last month, Murillo is aware that discussions about his future may arise. However, he remains calm and focused on returning to Forest for pre-season training. He stated, "There might be some discussions on whether I'll stay or not, so there's a lot of things to happen still, but I'm relaxed."
Meanwhile, Chelsea has already made four signings this summer and continues to strengthen their squad with the addition of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, narrowly avoided relegation last season and finished 17th in the league, six points above the drop zone.
The football world is eagerly waiting to see where Murillo will end up this summer, with many top clubs vying for his signature. As for the young defender, he remains focused and determined to make the most of any opportunities that come his way.
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