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Douglas Luiz began his career at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama Nottingham Forest have signed Douglas Luiz from Juventus on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make the deal permanent next summer. The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder left Aston Villa a year ago to join Serie A side Juventus for £42. 35m on a five-year contract. Luiz made 204 appearances in all competitions for Villa and scored nine goals in 35 Premier League games in the 2023-24 season before his move to Italy. He said he chose to return to the Premier League with Forest because he could "see the ambition the club has". Luiz added: "I am so excited to start with the team and give my best for the shirt and the fans. " Forest have been busy in the transfer market since manager Nuno Espirito Santo questioned the club's recruitment process last week. The club have spent about £140m on seven players this summer as they prepare to play in the Europa League this season. England Under-21 winger Omari Hutchinson joined from Ipswich Town for a fee of £37. 5m, midfielder James Mc Atee was signed from Manchester City for close to £30m, and Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo arrived on Monday for a reported initial fee of £26m. Luiz first arrived in the Premier League with Manchester City in 2017, but he spent two seasons on loan in Spain with Girona before his switch to Villa. He left Villa Park after five years because of the club's need to comply with profit and sustainability rules (PSR), which meant they needed to cash in on a key player. Luiz has played 18 times for Brazil and won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021. Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Ask about Nottingham Forest - what do you want to know? How Arsenal won the signing of Eze and where he could fit in No Eze but Palace welcome new era on a bittersweet night 'Reeking of desperation? ' - who could Spurs turn to next? Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call David Byrne shares his favourite records with Vernon Kay No one is gone without a trace Charlie and Holly are taking your calls on parenting Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE 'Bold' US Open gets everyone talking about mixed doubles What does your club need before transfer window shuts? Weekly sports quiz: Who stood too close to Chelsea's wall? Rodgers v Celtic's board - the sequel Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next? 'We need our own TV show! ' - Red Roses lift lid on off-field fun. Video'We need our own TV show! ' - Red Roses lift lid on off-field fun 'Life comes quickly at Martin as Rangers humbled' 'He fixes what needs fixing' - why Raducanu turned to Nadal's ex-coach Mentality monsters & million-dollar rivals - who can upset England? Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Video Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory 'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.