Nottingham Forest add Portuguese international Jota Silva to squad

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Portugal international Jota Silva from Vitória de Guimarães on a four-year contract, which extends until the summer of 2028.

The 25-year-old forward joins Forest after an impressive season. In the 2023/24 campaign, Jota netted 15 goals and provided seven assists in 42 matches for Vitória, across all competitions.

Jota's standout performance earned him a call-up from Portugal's national team manager, Roberto Martínez. He made his senior international debut in March, contributing to a 5-2 victory over Sweden.

Hailing from Melres, Jota's football journey began at Sousense. His career progressed through the Portuguese leagues with stints at Paços Ferreira, Espinho, Leixöes, and Casa Pia.

In 2022, he stepped up to the top tier with Vitória, where he scored 11 goals and added six assists in 33 league matches, helping the club secure a fifth-place finish in the Primeira Liga.

Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson commented, “We can see how excited Jota is to continue his career journey beyond Portugal where he has enjoyed such a strong period in the Primeira Liga with Vitoria Guimaraes, which resulted in him earning his debut for the Portuguese National Team back in March.”

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