Nottingham Forest recently made headlines with the announcement of the signing of Borussia Dortmund forward Giovanni Reyna on a loan deal until the end of the season. Reyna, who is only 21 years old, had been attracting interest from various clubs across Europe, including Marseille and Sevilla. However, it was Forest who successfully secured the talented United States men’s national team midfielder.
In addition to his loan move to Forest, Borussia Dortmund also revealed that Reyna has extended his contract with the Bundesliga club until June 30, 2026. Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, expressed his belief in Reyna’s enormous skill and potential. He also mentioned that Reyna himself had expressed a desire to make the move to Forest, highlighting the player’s ambition and determination to succeed.
Reports from ESPN indicated that Reyna was eager to leave Dortmund during this transfer window and had been offered to multiple clubs. These clubs included Forest and Wolves in England, Marseille, AS Monaco, and Lyon in France, as well as Real Sociedad, Sevilla, and Villarreal in Spain. Reyna, along with his agent Jorge Mendes and father Claudio, was exploring all options for the best possible move, either on loan or permanently. It was understood that Dortmund had set a price of around €15 million ($16.3 million) for Reyna’s transfer.
Despite his immense talent, Reyna has seen limited game time at Dortmund this season, featuring in just 336 minutes across 13 games in all competitions. However, his impressive performances for the USMNT, with 24 appearances, seven goals, and three assists, demonstrate his potential and value as a player. With his contract at Dortmund running until June 2025, Reyna’s move to Forest presents an exciting opportunity for him to showcase his abilities.
Nottingham Forest, currently led by manager Nuno Espirito Santo, are positioned 16th in the Premier League. Reyna’s addition to the squad provides both depth and quality, offering the team a dynamic and creative midfielder who can make a significant impact on the pitch. As Reyna embarks on this new chapter in his career, all eyes will be on him as he aims to make a mark in English football with Nottingham Forest.
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