Brazil striker Igor Jesus joins Nottingham Forest after starring at Club World Cup
Botafogo's Igor Jesus gestures as he leaves the field after winning during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Botafogo's Igor Jesus reacts after missing a chance to score a goal against Atletico Madrid during the Club World Cup Group B soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)
Botafogo's Igor Jesus reacts after missing a chance to score a goal against Atletico Madrid during the Club World Cup Group B soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)
Botafogo's Igor Jesus (99) warms up before the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Botafogo's Igor Jesus gestures as he leaves the field after winning during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Botafogo's Igor Jesus reacts after missing a chance to score a goal against Atletico Madrid during the Club World Cup Group B soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Brazil striker Igor Jesus, one of the stars of the ongoing Club World Cup, signed for Nottingham Forest from Botafogo on Saturday.
The 24-year-old center forward scored twice for Botafogo at the tournament taking place in the United States, including the decider against Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain.
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Igor Jesus joined Botafogo from UAE team Shabab Al Ahli in July 2024 and and his impressive domestic form earned him a first call-up by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers in October and November. He scored on his debut, against Chile.
'I'm really happy to be a part of this new story, especially at a club like Nottingham Forest," Igor Jesus said. 'I didn't have to think twice about the offer, I embraced it. I embraced the project that they sent me. I am delighted to be coming here and hope to do some great work."
Forest finished in seventh place in the Premier League last season after being in the Champions League places for much of the campaign.
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