Chris Wood has signed a new two-year contract with Nottingham Forest.
Wood scored 14 goals in 22 Premier League matches this season, helping Nottingham Forest rise to third place in the table.
The New Zealand international’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but he has now followed centre-back Murillo in committing his future to Nottingham Forest.
“You can see the dream and ambition this club has,” Wood said. Sky Sports News.
“We started the season great, and now we’re halfway through it. We have a lot to achieve and strive for.
Wood celebrates after scoring a goal away from his home field against Wolverhampton
“But I think this club, the ownership, the staff, the players and the fans, have a lot they want to achieve and grow into a great club again.
“I am full of confidence and there is a lot of confidence instilled in me from the coach to my teammates.
“It’s the biggest confidence booster for a striker [to score goals]. You still have to do the hard work for the team and make sure your other teammates are doing well at the same time, but it’s a huge confidence booster when you score goals.
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Speaking ahead of this weekend’s trip to Bournemouth, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said he was very pleased to be able to rely on Murillo moving forward after the Brazilian penned a deal until 2029.
“I think he is a player with tremendous talent,” Nuno said.
“He can improve a lot given his age. I think he joined us last season and the improvement is there.
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“I think as long as he stays healthy and available, it’s going to be great.
“It’s good for us. It’s good for us fundamentally that our players who are here are happy, motivated and committed.
“There is no doubt. There is no player in our team who does not have that feeling of improvement, and commits himself to competing well. Murillo is just another player.
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“He’s just another player. He’s not assigned to anyone. The core of the team is what it is, they have to be happy, play well and compete well.”
“That’s what we want. Our priority is the players who are here. These are the ones who are doing well and want to go and try to compete as best as we can.”
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