July 26th 2024.
According to reports, Nottingham Forest has placed a hefty price tag of £60 million on their rising star, Murillo. The young defender has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs such as Chelsea and Tottenham, who have both expressed interest in acquiring his talents. Murillo, who has openly admitted his desire to play in the prestigious Champions League, has confirmed that he intends to stay with Forest for the upcoming season.
Last season, Murillo made a significant impact in his debut with Forest, helping the team avoid relegation with impressive performances as a center-back. The club values the 22-year-old, who was signed for £10 million from Corinthians, at an astonishing £60 million. Along with Chelsea and Tottenham, Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have also been linked to Murillo.
In June, it was reported that Chelsea was willing to offer two players to Forest in exchange for the young Brazilian, a bid that Murillo himself confirmed. He even added fuel to the fire by expressing his interest in joining top Premier League clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, or Liverpool. However, in a recent interview with the Telegraph, Murillo stated that while he dreams of playing in the biggest competitions, he believes it is best for his career to stay at Forest for at least one more season.
"I need regular playing time, and I believe that staying at Forest is the best decision for my career at the moment," Murillo said. His impressive performances last season caught the eye of top clubs, but the young defender is focused on continuing his development and maturing as a player with Forest. He believes that staying at the City Ground for another season will better prepare him for a potential move to a higher level in the future.
Of course, playing in the Champions League is a dream for Murillo. As a child, he used to play video games with all the top teams and hearing the iconic Champions League anthem still moves him to this day. "It would be a dream come true to play in that competition," he said. "But for now, my focus is on my work here at Forest. It is a massive club, and I feel good here."
Both Chelsea and Tottenham are not participating in the Champions League this season, but they are surely keeping an eye on Murillo's progress. Despite facing financial penalties last season, Forest is under no pressure to sell their young star, who is under contract until 2028. Chelsea's interest in Murillo may have diminished after securing the free transfer of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham, and they are now focused on signing a new goalkeeper, with a bid already made for Villarreal's Filip Jorgensen.
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