Nottingham Forest has completed the signing of Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP. The transfer fee is reported to be around £34 million.
Diomande, 22, has agreed to a four-year contract with Forest, which includes an option for an additional year. He expressed his enthusiasm about joining the historic club, stating his motivation and belief in achieving positive outcomes this season. "I believe we can achieve very good things this season and I am looking forward to meeting the players and head coach. I will give my best," Diomande said.
The defender made 132 first-team appearances for Sporting CP and has earned 15 caps for the Ivory Coast national team. He represented his country in the 2026 World Cup.