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Sarah Clapson

'Superb' Nottingham Forest transfer verdict delivered as Orel Mangala signing confirmed

Nottingham Forest fans have been reacting to the official unveiling of midfielder Orel Mangala.

The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract at the City Ground, making the move from Stuttgart. He is the Reds’ 12th new signing of a busy summer window ahead of the Premier League campaign.

A fee in the region of £12.7m is believed to have been splashed out to secure the services of the Belgium international. Crystal Palace and West Ham United had also been credited with an interest in him.

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Mangala links up with Steve Cooper’s side ahead of next weekend’s season opener, away to Newcastle United. And Forest supporters have taken to social media to have their say on the latest addition.

@TrentsideTree: Great signing! Come on #nffc announce promotion!...oh hang on.

@Gump1865: Superb signing again from #nffc

@ben_f_1: Did someone say #premierleaguechampions? #NFFC

@NFFCBible: Really excited about this one. Welcome to Forest, Orel

@NFFCronnie: Announce Europe admin

@Conornffc: Massive signing

@calumfr: we’re winning the champions league

@jasonkelly847: Great signing! Mangala & obrien gonna be exciting to watch

@Willh1985: Worse kept secret great signing! Welcome Orel

@CarlosNFFC: Our midfield just got a huge upgrade #NFFC

Mangala joined Stuttgart from Anderlecht in the summer of 2017 and had two years left to run on his contract with the German side. Last season, he made 28 appearances in the Bundesliga. He joins Forest ahead of next weekend’s trip to Newcastle United, when they make their return to the Premier League.

What do you make of Forest signing Mangala? Have your say in the comments below

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