Nottingham Forest defender Murillo just declare terminating his Contract with club after what happened

Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract that would keep him at the City Ground until summer 2029.

The 22-year-old joined Forest from Brazilian club Corinthians in August 2023 on a five-year deal for a reported fee of about £15m.

He has become a key figure for Forest and was named their player of the season last year.

“I’m very thankful and very happy that there are four more years to come,” said Murillo.

“I’m sure that we’ve got a big future in front of us.”

Forest are third in the Premier League, level on points with second-placed Arsenal, and six points behind leaders Liverpool.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Murillo, with Real Madrid also reportedly interested.

Murillo received his first call-up to the Brazil squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in November, but was an unused substitute in draws against Venezuela and Uruguay.

When all is said and done, after 38 games this season, this might prove to be the pivotal moment for Nottingham Forest.

Forest were beaten 1-0 by Everton with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring the winner in the 94th minute of the game after an error from Murillo.

In truth, it was no more than Everton deserved.

David Moyes did a number on the Reds at the City Ground, with the Toffees looking a completely different team to the one which Forest blew away in December.

It was a poor afternoon for Forest – and for Murillo – with Nuno Espirito Santo now in need of a reaction next time out at Tottenham.

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The Toffees richly deserved their win on Trentside, with Moyes getting his game plan off to perfection.