Morgan Gibbs-White has broken his silence after signing a new contract at Nottingham Forest and bringing a Tottenham transfer saga to a close.
- Release clause triggered in Reds contract
- Forest threatened legal action against Spurs
- Fresh terms agreed with England international
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Spurs thought they had a deal in place for the England international playmaker when triggering a secret release clause. Forest refused to bow to pressure, as they threatened legal action against Premier League rivals, and have been able to thrash out fresh terms.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Gibbs-White has signed a record-breaking contract at the City Ground, becoming the highest-earning player in Forest’s history, with a three-year agreement taking him through to the summer of 2028.
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WHAT GIBBS-WHITE SAID
After three years on Trentside, which have seen him become an England international, Gibbs-White has stated that he remains fully committed to the Forest cause – with questions of his future being ignored.
The 25-year-old, who has figured for Forest in pre-season, told the Reds’ : "I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my team-mates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable. I believe in what we're building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I’m excited for what’s to come."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said: "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality. He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.
"There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey."
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