Nottingham Forest willing to buy Flamengo centre-back Leo Ortiz

Nottingham Forest are preparing to challenge some of Italy’s biggest clubs in the race to sign Brazilian defender Leo Ortiz from Flamengo. The 29-year-old centre-back, who only joined Flamengo last year from RB Bragantino, has quickly established himself as a reliable figure in the backline and is now being closely monitored by several European sides. According to reports, Forest chief Edu is determined to bring Ortiz to the City Ground, but the club will face strong competition from Serie A heavyweights Napoli, Juventus, and Roma.

Ortiz’s move to Europe appears inevitable, with Flamengo resigned to losing him as early as January. Since arriving at the club, he has played 86 games, scoring 6 goals and delivering 4 assists, an impressive tally for a defender. His performances not only helped solidify Flamengo’s defense but also earned him international recognition, with two appearances for the Brazilian national team. That level of experience is attracting high-profile interest across Europe, making the January transfer window a pivotal moment for his future.

Nottingham Forest, who have been investing smartly, see Ortiz as an ideal addition to strengthen their defense. With his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, his profile fits the style of play Forest are trying to build under their current setup. Club insiders suggest Forest are moving aggressively to secure his services ahead of the Italian clubs, accelerating their plans to bring him in during the winter window rather than waiting until the summer.

Serie A’s biggest names are unlikely to give up easily, though. Napoli are monitoring Ortiz as they look to reinforce their defensive depth following recent squad adjustments. Juventus, who are in the middle of a rebuilding phase, view him as a cost-effective and experienced option to add stability at the back. Roma, meanwhile, see him as a potential leader to bring balance and consistency to their defense. The interest from these three Italian giants demonstrates the level of talent Ortiz possesses and the battle that Forest must be prepared to win.

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For Nottingham Forest, landing Ortiz would not only strengthen their squad but also signal their ambition to compete with Europe’s elite clubs for top talent. Signing a Brazilian international who has proven himself at both domestic and international level would be a major statement for a club looking to establish themselves in the Premier League long term.

As January approaches, the race for Leo Ortiz is heating up. Nottingham Forest are ready to make their move, but whether they can outmaneuver Napoli, Juventus, and Roma remains to be seen. What is certain is that Ortiz’s future will be one of the key storylines of the upcoming transfer window, with the player poised to take the next step in his career and finally make his move to European football.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.