‘It Feels Like Home’: Ola Aina Delighted to Extend Forest Stay Until 2028

Ola Aina has expressed heartfelt joy after signing a new long-term contract with Nottingham Forest, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2028.

The Nigerian international, who was instrumental in Forest’s impressive 7th-place Premier League finish in the 2024/25 season, said the City Ground already feels like home—on and off the pitch.

‘I’m over the moon. I can’t wait to continue this journey with the Club,’ Aina said. ‘It’s always felt like home ever since I joined and I’m happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work.’

The 28-year-old, known for his versatility and tireless defending, featured in 35 of Forest’s 38 Premier League games—mostly from the right-back slot—and led all players across Europe’s top five leagues in possession wins in the defensive third.

He also contributed two goals, including a spectacular left-footed finish in Forest’s emphatic 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground.

Since joining from Torino in 2023, Aina has made 59 appearances for the Reds and is just nine games shy of 100 in the English top flight. Internationally, he’s also closing in on a personal milestone—just four caps away from reaching 50 appearances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

With both the club and player aligned in ambition, Aina’s commitment is a major boost for Forest as they prepare for another competitive campaign under the guidance of Evangelos Marinakis and Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson, both of whom praised his influence, leadership, and character.