Álex Moreno Transfer from Aston Villa to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest has announced the signing of Alexandre Moreno Lopera on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season. The deal includes an option to buy. Moreno, a 31-year-old Spanish left-back, had joined Aston Villa from Betis for 13.5 million euros a year and a half ago. His career also includes stints at Barça B, Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano, and Elche, with nearly 300 matches played across the first and second divisions in Spain and 40 matches in the Premier League. Moreno has scored 24 goals in his career.
Álex Moreno signed for Nottingham Forest on loan from Aston Villa. The 31-year-old Spanish defender joins the squad managed by Nuno Espírito Santo. Moreno played 29 matches and scored three goals for Aston Villa last season, contributing to their qualification for the Champions League. Nottingham Forest's sporting director, Ross Wilson, praised the signing, noting that the club had long been interested in Moreno and expressed their happiness to see him join the team.
Álex Moreno is set to change teams in England. Various reports indicate that the Catalan left-back, 31, who is currently with Aston Villa, will join Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season. Nottingham Forest, who finished seventeenth in the last Premier League season, will have an option to purchase the player. Moreno moved to England in January 2023 after an impressive stint at Real Betis and was under consideration for the Spanish national team.
Álex Moreno is likely to leave Aston Villa. The arrival of Ian Maatsen has relegated him to the third left-back position, behind Digne and Maatsen. This situation has sparked interest from several suitors. 'The Athletic' reports that Nottingham Forest will request a loan.
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