Nottingham Forest Splash £22m to Reunite Oliver Glasner with Daniel Munoz
Nottingham Forest finalized the £22m transfer of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace on August 31, 2026. The right-back signed a three-year contract at the City Ground, which includes a club option for an additional year. The transfer reunites the defender with manager Oliver Glasner, who made the move from Selhurst Park to Nottingham earlier in the summer transfer window.
Operating primarily as a right back, the wide defender delivers high energy and direct running along the right flank.
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clubMunoz expressed strong excitement about completing his move to Nottingham Forest. He highlighted the quality of the squad at the City Ground and stated that he is eager to get on the pitch to start assisting his new teammates.
Oliver Glasner Integrates Daniel Munoz into Nottingham Forest System
Glasner relies heavily on energetic wing-backs to push high up the pitch and provide natural width in his 3-4-2-1 formation. Having worked closely with Glasner in South London, Munoz understands the specific pressing and tracking demands required on the right side of that tactical setup.
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The signing provides Nottingham Forest with established Premier League experience on the right side of the defense. Munoz steps into the squad as an immediate option to start, driving up competition for places along the back line as domestic fixtures pile up.
Nottingham Forest Spend £22m on Over-30 Defender Daniel Munoz
The £22m outlay makes Munoz one of the highest transfer fees ever paid for a player aged over 30 in Premier League history.
| Player | From | To | Transfer Fee | Contract Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Munoz | Crystal Palace | Nottingham Forest | £22m | 3+1 Years |
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