Nottingham Forest signs Brazilian center back Jair Cunha from Botafogo
The Premier League club said the 20-year-old was given a five-year contract. Financial details were not given.
Cunha with the Brazilian side Botafogo reached the round of 16 at the Club World Cup in the United States. Cunha scored one goal at the tournament.
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