Transfer News: Forest sign Omar Richards from Bayern Munich

 The newly-promoted Premier League side have made another signing.

They have announced the signing of full-back Omar Richards from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal.

The former England Under-21s defender moves for a reported £10m.

Richards, 24, joined Bayern in 2021 from Reading, making 17 appearances and helping them to a 32nd Bundesliga title.

Richards played 104 times for the Royals before heading to Germany and earned one England Under-21s cap in 2019.

He becomes Forest's fifth summer signing after Dean Henderson, Moussa Niakhate, Giuilian Biancone and Taiwo Awoniyi.

This video from 90 Minutes Soccer explores why Forest have made the signing.

More reaction

Richards told the Forest website: “I’m thrilled to return to England by joining Nottingham Forest at such an exciting time. The club has enjoyed an incredible last few months and there’s great ambitions for the Premier League return.

“I’ve played against Forest in the past and they get such great backing from their fans, whilst the City Ground is an amazing place that I can now call home. I can’t wait to join up with the squad this week and begin preparations for the new season.”

One Twitter user was clearly delighted with the signing: "I now share optimism about Forests chances of giving it a go this season. Clear recruitment strategy. First choices attained in time for pre-season. Fair play."

Another added: "Welcome to the club."

The tweet below translates as: " Omar Richards dazzled in the Championship with Reading and made a very high jump to Bayern that left him without minutes. A side with a lot of offensive vocation, great ability to overcome duels and give depth. Ideal player for Cooper and suitable destination for Richards.

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