Double Nottingham Forest contract hint dropped amid transfer interest
by Sarah Clapson · NottinghamshireLiveNeco Williams won’t be the last Nottingham Forest player to pen a new deal this summer, if a hint by the defender is anything to go by.
On Tuesday, it was announced the Welshman had agreed fresh terms with the Reds. His previous contract had been due to expire in 2026 but Williams is now committed to the club until 2029.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis declared the news a sign of Forest’s ambition. And it seems other Reds stars might be about to follow in Williams’ footsteps.
The club have worked hard on tying down some of their key assets this year. Defender Murillo and striker Chris Wood signed new deals earlier in the year while head coach Nuno Espirito Santo penned a new three-year contract last month.
Talks have taken place with other members of Nuno’s squad about their futures. And Williams appears to have hinted at positive developments on that front.
Announcing his new contract, the right-back said on Instagram: “I’m delighted to announce I’ve signed a new 4 year contract with @officialnffc. Grateful for the trust the club has shown in me and the support from everyone around me!
“The work doesn’t stop here. Excited for what’s ahead this season in Europe and the Premier League.”
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Williams’ post attracted plenty of responses from his Forest teammates, along with some former colleagues. Anthony Elanga, Ryan Yates, Matz Sels, Harry Toffolo and Brennan Johnson were among those to send good wishes.
Williams’ fellow full-back Ola Aina also replied and hailed the ‘FB UNION’. Posting a winking emoji, Williams responded: “You next?”
Likewise, there was a hint Callum Hudson-Odoi could soon put pen to paper. The winger replied with some flame emojis and Williams said: “Your turn now.”
Both Aina and Hudson-Odoi will see their current contracts expire next summer. As was the case with Williams, Forest are eager to get the duo tied down to avoid losing them for free in 12 months’ time.
Aina and Hudson-Odoi have both attracted attention from other clubs amid their contract situations. The latter has been linked with AC Milan, Napoli, Roma and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Roma, AC Milan, Besiktas and Galatasaray have been credited with interest in Aina.
On Williams’ new deal, Marinakis said: "Nottingham Forest is a club for ambitious players; people who want to grow with us on our exciting journey and create special memories. Neco shares our vision for the direction we are going as a club and he is a key part of our team."