Nottingham Forest sign defender Giulian Biancone from Troyes
Biancone scored once in 33 appearances for Troyes last season Nottingham Forest have signed French defender Giulian Biancone from Troyes on a three-year deal. The Ligue 1 side say the fee, which is a reported £5m, is a record for them. Biancone, 22, started his career at Monaco and spent two years on loan with Belgian club Cercle Bruges before joining Troyes last summer. "He's a versatile defender who is a very strong addition at centre-back or on the right," said Forest manager Steve Cooper. Cooper led the City Ground side to promotion into the Premier League last season via a Championship play-off final win over Huddersfield Town. Following the arrival of Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson on a season-long loan and the permanent signing of Nigeria forward Taiwo Awonyi, Biancone is Forest's third major signing of the summer. He played 33 times for Troyes last season, scoring once and helping them finish 15th in Ligue 1. "Having spoken to the head coach, it's clear that there are exciting times ahead and I'm looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates and getting started in the Premier League," said Biancone. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.
Nottingham Forest snap-up Giulian Biancone in £5m transfer from Troyes after scouting highly-rated 22-year-old defender
STEVE COOPER believes Nottingham Forest’s fabled history is helping him fight off foreign rivals after landing highly-rated Troyes defender Giulian Biancone. The 22-year-old started his career at Monaco and made his senior debut as an 18-year-old in the Champions League before joining Cercle Brugge in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League for two years on loan. 1 Giulian Biancone signs for Nottingham Forest from French side TroyesCredit: AFP However he caught Cooper’s eye after impressing for Troyes in Ligue 1 last season and Cooper was quick to persuade him to sign a three year deal at the City Ground. The Forest boss said: “Giulian is a very talented defender who has attracted lot of interest from clubs across Europe. “He’s proven himself at the highest level in France and Belgium over recent years, and he recognises what we want to build at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. “He’s a versatile defender who is a very strong addition at centre-back or on the right and we’re delighted to welcome him to Nottingham Forest.” Biancone made 33 appearances to help Troyes survive in France’s top tier and has represented France at under 19s level. He said: “I am very happy to arrive at a club like Nottingham Forest. “I know it’s a big club, very known across Europe and I'm very excited to be joining the club, with its great fanbase and history. “Having spoken to the head coach, it's clear that there are exciting times ahead and I'm looking to joining up with my new teammates and getting started in the Premier League.” FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Forest are interested in further bolster their squad with the signing of Huddersfield ace Lewis O'Brien. SunSport can reveal that Cooper's side are willing to pay £10m for the midfield dynamo. The newly promoted side have already smashed their club record fee to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin, while also loaning Dean Henderson from Manchester United.
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