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Nicolo Savona played for Juventus against Manchester City at the Club World Cup earlier this summer Nottingham Forest have signed Italian defender Nicolo Savona from Juventus on a five-year deal worth up to £13. 4m (15. 5m euros). The 22-year-old becomes Forest's ninth signing of the summer, with the club busy since manager Nuno Espirito Santo questioned their recruitment before the new season. Savona, who has been at Juventus since he was eight, joins for an initial £11. 2m (13m euros) with £2. 2m (2. 5m euros) in possible add-ons, the Italian club said in a statement. He made his senior debut last season and played 40 games in all competitions for Juventus across Serie A, the Champions League and the Club World Cup. Savona operates primarily as a right-back, but can also play in central defence and as a left-back. His performances last season earned him a call-up to the Italy squad, though he did not make an appearance. He follows Douglas Luiz to Forest from Juventus after the Brazil midfielder joined on a season-long loan. "I am very excited to be here. It is a new experience for me as a person and a player. It is such a historic club, and the move is a dream come true, " said Savona. Chief football officer Ross Wilson said Savona was a "versatile player who will be another strong option in our defensive unit" who "understands the demands of playing for a big club". Forest's big signings this summer include winger Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich for £37. 5m, midfielder James Mc Atee from Manchester City for close to £30m, Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo for a reported initial fee of £26m and Bologna winger Dan Ndoye for £35m. They have also bought striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo, Luiz and goalkeeper Angus Gunn from Norwich. Forest will play in the Europa League this season in their first European campaign in 30 years. Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Ask about Nottingham Forest - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Build-up as Chelsea host Fulham, plus five more games Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal Norris fastest in Dutch Grand Prix final practice Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases Reflecting on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport Cardiff rejection and running round potato fields - Bowen in his own words Why Amorim's system isn't working - tactical analysis How can Raducanu close gap on top players? 'Axed Alexander-Arnold faces fight for club & country' 'Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I want to quit' - Amorim Sutton's predictions v The Cut star Orlando Bloom and AI From worst to first - why hope springs eternal in the NFL St Pauli win Bundesliga's first Hamburg derby in 14 years. Video St Pauli win Bundesliga's first Hamburg derby in 14 years 'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish. Video'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish The week Scottish football had its heart broken four times over What next for Man Utd and Amorim after humiliation at Grimsby? Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB. Video Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich. Video Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.