Defender had little experience when he left Brazil but has flourished in Forest’s rise up the Premier League
The Brazilian market is becoming a focus for Premier League recruitment, in the belief that there is great value in buying young. Nottingham Forest have reaped the rewards of diligent scouting and investment in players with immense potential from the country.
Danilo was the first to arrive in January 2023, from Palmeiras, and was joined six months later by Murillo, from Corinthians. Spending £10m on the then 20-year-old centre-back who had just ticked into double figures for career appearances was a gamble but he has turned into one of the best defenders in the Premier League and is a key reason why Forest sit third.
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