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Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Moussa Niakhate from Mainz on an preliminary three-year deal.

Niakhate departs the Bundesliga aspect following 4 spectacular seasons, throughout which period he racked up 135 appearances in all competitions.

Although predominantly used at centre-back in recent times, the 26-year-old can also be snug on the left.

Niakhate – who has been expected to sign for some time – reacted to his arrival in an interview posted on the membership’s web site.

“For me, this a dream to come back to England and to signal for such a historic membership in Nottingham Forest. The membership is well-known around the globe and its followers are unbelievable,” he mentioned.

“The Premier League can also be the very best league on the earth and each participant needs to play right here.

“I’m simply so excited to get began in pre-season, meet my new teammates and prepare for the brand new season, carrying the Garibaldi purple and white on the Metropolis Floor.”

“Moussa involves Forest with a wealth of expertise in one in every of Europe’s high competitions, having loved 4 seasons with Mainz within the Bundesliga,” Forest boss Steve Cooper added.

“Along with being a robust, quick and achieved centre again, he’s captained Mainz to their finest league end within the final 5 years, and his management expertise is invaluable for our return to the Premier League.

“Moussa has attracted the curiosity of a number of golf equipment, however he has chosen Nottingham Forest and we’re delighted to welcome him into the squad.”

Diakhate turns into Forest’s fourth signing of the window after Taiwo Awoniyi, Giulian Biancone and Dean Henderson.

The Timber are additionally hoping so as to add Omar Richards and Neco Williams to their squad forward of their return to the Premier League. Huddersfield City’s Harry Toffolo is one other goal.

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