Forest reunite with Munoz in £22m deal
Nottingham Forest have signed Colombia international Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace for £22 million on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. The 30-year-old wing-back previously played under Forest boss Oliver Glasner at Palace, where he won the FA Cup and Conference League. Munoz could make his debut against Tottenham on Saturday.
Munoz's professional journey spans three continents, beginning in Colombia's Aguilas Doradas before stints with Atletico Nacional and Belgian side Genk, where he lifted the Belgian Cup in 2021. His Premier League record at Palace shows remarkable reliability, having started all 88 of his league appearances while contributing eight goals from the wing-back role.
The reunion carries particular weight given the trophies Glasner and Munoz collected together, including a man-of-the-match display in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. His arrival intensifies competition on Forest's right side, where Ola Aina recently delivered a strong performance at Anfield, giving Glasner genuine selection depth as Forest aim to climb the table.
This signing could signal Forest's ambition to establish themselves as a consistent top-half Premier League presence, potentially affecting the competitive balance among mid-table clubs. Supporters may feel renewed optimism about the club's direction, while the reunion between Glasner and a trusted player could influence how other managers approach transfer strategies with familiar talent. The deal may also raise expectations around Forest's European aspirations, given Munoz's continental trophy experience.