AS Roma Joins Manchester City in Race for Nottingham Forest Star Ola Aina

AS Roma Joins Manchester City in Race for Nottingham Forest Star Ola Aina-OXYGIST

Italian Serie A giants AS Roma have entered the race to sign Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina, alongside Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.


The 28-year-old has been a standout performer for Nottingham Forest this season, earning praise as one of the best right-backs in the Premier League. With his contract at the City Ground set to expire in six months, Aina is free to negotiate pre-contract agreements with other clubs ahead of a potential summer transfer.


According to Roma Press, the three-time Serie A champions are exploring the possibility of securing the services of the former Chelsea defender. Roma’s pursuit of Aina comes after their negotiations with Ajax for Devyne Rensch hit a roadblock. Roma’s sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, has already initiated discussions with Aina’s representatives and is closely monitoring his situation at Nottingham Forest.


This development places Roma alongside Manchester City in the race to acquire the versatile full-back, who has had a stellar start to the campaign. However, securing Aina’s signature won’t be easy.


Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espírito Santo, remains optimistic that Aina will commit to a new contract and continue at the club beyond the summer. Speaking on the situation, Nuno stated:


“On Ola’s contract, no, I don’t think there’s an issue there. They [Ola Aina, Murillo, and Chris Wood] are working very well. Things are going well, and the people responsible for that part of the club are taking care of it. It helps when a player is happy. As a club, there’s no issue in terms of changing. What we want is for our players to feel good. We provide the right atmosphere, and then they have to do their jobs on the pitch.”


If Aina chooses Roma, it would mark his second stint in Italy after his five-year spell with Torino, which began following his departure from Chelsea in 2018. 

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