€15.5m Forest Signing Nicolo Savona Resumes Grass Training After Knee Surgery
Nottingham Forest defender Nicolo Savona returned to grass training at the City Ground on October 27, 2026, marking his first pitch session after nine months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old suffered a severe knee injury during a 1-0 Europa League defeat against Braga in January 2026, which required surgery and forced an extended rehabilitation period.
Savona Progresses to Pitch Work at City Ground
Savona joined team sessions on Tuesday after completing individual gym-based rehabilitation routines. Nottingham Forest squad members and coaching staff greeted the defender with a traditional gauntlet welcome as he stepped back onto the surface.
Nicolo Savona
playerThe defender initially established himself as a key figure following a €15.5m transfer from Juventus in the summer of 2025. His return to pitch sessions expands defensive depth for Nottingham Forest as fixture demands accumulate across domestic competition.
Step-by-Step Integration Plan Following Knee Surgery
The corrective procedure performed on Savona’s knee in early 2026 required nine full months of recovery before medical staff cleared him to run on grass. The full-back will complete targeted conditioning drills on the pitch prior to joining full-contact training sessions in Nottingham.
