# Forest Secure Massive €40M Defensive Titan

URL: https://technosports.co.in/forest-secure-massive-e40m-defensive-titan/  
Published: 2026-08-13  
Updated: 2026-08-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Nottingham Forest has officially signed 22-year-old defensive powerhouse Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP for €40 million.

Manager Oliver Glasner finally secures his top target to anchor a crumbling backline. With 87 appearances and five career titles, this Ivory Coast star brings elite physicality to the City Ground. Donning the No.2 shirt, Diomande is set to revolutionize Forest’s defensive setup immediately.