Ola Aina has reportedly sealed an extra year with Premier League survivors Nottingham Forest
Nigerian full-back Ola Aina has been rewarded for an impressive season with Nottingham Forest with a one-year contract extension with the tricky tees.
Aina helps Nottingham Forest avoid relegation
Aina was one of Nottingham Forest’s best players in the 2023/24 season and the Super Eagles full-back helped the minnows escape the drop from the first division for the second season running.
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Nottingham Forest finished in 17th place on 32 points, six points ahead of relegated 18th-placed side Luton despite a four-point deduction that threatened to derail their season.
Aina’s performances earn him new contract
Among the reasons for Nottingham managing to stay up against the odds was Nigerian full-back Ola Aina, who played in 22 Premier League matches despite spending time away at the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles.
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Aina provided one goal and one assist for Nottingham Forest, with the Nigeria international scoring in a crucial 2-0 win over Aston Villa that helped steer the Tricky Tees towards Premier League safety.
His performances over the course of the campaign have earned him a one-year extension on his current contract which will now expire in 2025.
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