The Nigerian full-back contract expires next summer, but the club is keen to extend his stay.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is optimistic about Super Eagles star Ola Aina's future at the club.
The Nigerian full-back contract expires next summer, but the club is keen to extend his stay.
Santo confirmed that he loves what the Super Eagles star doing, noting that other people in the club handle transfer discussions.
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Former Chelsea youth coach Jody Morris has advised Ola Aina, the full-back for the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest, to be careful when celebrating after the game.
"I think things are going well. We love what Ola is doing, and we love him as a player and as a person, but other people in the club handle those discussions," Santo told Reuters.
Aina joined Forest on a free transfer in 2023 and has since become a valuable squad member. The club recently extended his contract by a year, but they are now aiming to secure a longer-term deal.
The Former Chelsea defender was eligible to represent England, but the versatile defender ultimately chose to play for Nigeria, his country of origin.
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Ola Aina to return to Nottingham Forest after an injury, set to miss Rwanda clash
Concerns have been raised regarding Ola Aina's fitness ahead of Nigeria's match against Rwanda on Monday after he reportedly departed the Super Eagles camp and returned to Nottingham Forest.
Aina's decision to switch his allegiance to Nigeria was influenced by his family heritage. In May 2017, he officially committed to the Super Eagles and was subsequently called up to the national team.
He made his debut for Nigeria in 2017 and played a crucial role in their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Aina was part of the Super Eagles squad to won silver at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.