July 3rd 2024.
Murillo, the talented defender for Nottingham Forest, has recently expressed his openness to leave the club this summer. After a successful season where he made 32 appearances in the Premier League, Murillo has caught the attention of top clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
Chelsea, in particular, has shown interest in the 21-year-old player, especially with their need for a new centre-back following Thiago Silva's departure. It has been reported that Chelsea is willing to part with two players in order to secure a deal with Forest, who values Murillo at around £50m.
In an interview on the Benja Me Mucho podcast, Murillo confirmed the interest from Chelsea and even hinted at his initial plan of using 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."
Apart from Chelsea, Murillo also mentioned his potential interest in joining the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. However, he acknowledged that it may be difficult to secure a regular starting position at City due to their strong lineup. He also expressed his admiration for Arsenal's title fight and the opportunity to showcase his skills at a big club like Liverpool.
As the transfer window opened last month, Murillo will return to Nottingham Forest for pre-season. While he remains relaxed about his future, he knows that there may be discussions about his potential departure. In the meantime, he is focused on preparing for the upcoming season with Forest.
Meanwhile, Chelsea has already made four signings this summer, including Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 17th in the Premier League, six points above the drop zone.
It remains to be seen where Murillo will end up this summer, but one thing is for sure, he has caught the attention of top clubs and is ready to take on the challenge of playing at a higher level.
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