Nottingham Forest is set to make a significant addition to their squad with the transfer of David Carmo from FC Porto. The Portuguese centre-back will join Forest for a fee of €11 million plus €4 million in add-ons, and will subsequently be loaned to Olympiacos for the 2024/25 season.
- David Carmo will transfer to Nottingham Forest for €11 million plus €4 million in add-ons.
- He will sign a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest.
- Carmo will join Olympiacos on loan for the 2024/25 season.
- The transfer was reported by Fabrizio Romano.
David Carmo’s Transfer to Nottingham Forest
David Carmo, a highly-rated centre-back from FC Porto, is set to join Nottingham Forest. According to a tweet by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal includes a transfer fee of €11 million plus €4 million in add-ons. Carmo will sign a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest and will be loaned to Olympiacos for the upcoming season.
🚨🌳 David Carmo to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Deal in place to sign Carmo on €11m fee plus €4m add-ons.
Carmo will sign for #NFFC and then join Olympiacos, loan for this season 🔴⚪️
Centre back travelling tonight to sign five year deal. https://t.co/haYkqDdqaQ
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 05, 2023
Carmo, who stands at 1.96 meters, has been a key player for FC Porto. His move to Nottingham Forest is seen as a strategic acquisition for the club, which competes in the Premier League. The loan to Olympiacos, a club also owned by Evangelos Marinakis, will provide Carmo with valuable playing time and experience.
Player Profile: David Carmo
David Mota Veiga Teixeira do Carmo, born on July 19, 1999, in Aveiro, Portugal, is a towering centre-back known for his defensive prowess. He has dual nationality, representing both Angola and Portugal, and has earned one cap for Angola. Carmo’s current market value is €12.00 million, and he is under contract with FC Porto until June 30, 2027, with an exit clause of €80 million.
Throughout his career, Carmo has played for several youth clubs, including Beira-Mar, CB Estarreja, SL Benfica, Anadia, AD Sanjoanense, and SC Braga. His senior career includes stints at SC Braga B, SC Braga, and FC Porto, where he made 25 appearances.
Career Statistics and Transfer History
David Carmo’s career statistics highlight his steady development as a centre-back:
- SC Braga B (2018-2020): 23 appearances, 0 goals
- SC Braga (2020-2022): 39 appearances, 1 goal
- FC Porto (2022-2024): 25 appearances, 0 goals
His transfer history includes a promotion from SC Braga B to SC Braga in 2020, a €20 million transfer to FC Porto in 2022, and the recent move to Nottingham Forest for €11 million plus €4 million in add-ons.
Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos
Nottingham Forest, based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, competes in the Premier League. The club is known for its rich history and passionate fan base. Olympiacos, based in Piraeus, Athens, is one of the most successful clubs in Greek football history. Both clubs are owned by Evangelos Marinakis, facilitating player movements between the two teams.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check David Carmo’s profile on Transfermarkt.
