Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting on a four-year contract. Multiple outlets report the transfer is valued around £34m, with at least one source citing a specific figure of about £34.2m and another giving an approximate €40m (£34.3m).
All reports describe Diomande as 22 and as a defender who has played for Sporting before the move. The Guardian notes he was in the Côte d’Ivoire World Cup squad, while other coverage focuses on the deal structure and timing rather than his international background. There are minor differences in how the fee is presented—some call it reported or undisclosed, while others provide a converted Euro/sterling estimate. Outlets also agree Forest include an option for an additional year on the contract.
