Nottingham Forest are set to reintegrate a player who has been on loan for the past year. This summer, the Reds are expected to focus heavily on outgoing transfers.
Nottingham Forest are poised to welcome back a player who spent the last year on loan. This summer, the Reds are likely to prioritize outgoing transfers.
Richards has faced a lengthy recovery process since joining Nottingham Forest for £8.5 million from Bayern Munich in 2022. The left-back, who had made 17 appearances for Bayern, was transferred to the City Ground. However, disaster struck soon after his arrival when he suffered a hairline fracture of his shin during training.
Following his recovery from a shin injury, Richards needed a hernia operation, sidelining him for the rest of the season. After a loan stint with Olympiacos, Sportime reports that Richards will return to Nottingham Forest this summer. The 26-year-old, who made nine appearances for the Greek club, has just begun to show good form, but with the season ending, he is set to rejoin Forest.
Richards can be an asset for the Reds next season
Richards could genuinely feel like a new signing for Forest next season, despite the cliché. It’s hard not to feel some sympathy for what he has endured, but he seems to be recovering well. As a left-back, Richards could compete for a spot in the squad. With Ola Aina signing a new deal and possibly joining Neco Williams in competing for the right-back position, and Gonzalo Montiel returning to Sevilla, Richards could challenge Harry Toffolo for the left-back spot. At 26, Richards still has much to offer and will likely seize any opportunity at Forest.
