Murillo will likely leave Nottingham Forest in the 2025 summer transfer window, with the development boosting the prospects of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According to a report by Football Insider, Barcelona and Real Madrid will look to sign Murillo from Nottingham Forest in the 2025 summer transfer window. The latest development has boosted the prospects of the two La Liga heavyweights, with the Tricky Trees bracing themselves for offers for the 22-year-old defender.
Murillo and his progress
Murillo has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since joining Nottingham Forest from Corinthians in August 2023. A native of Sao Paulo, the South American centre-back spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at four clubs and graduating from the youth division at Corinthians.
The 22-year-old has been a mainstay at the back for Nottingham Forest in the last 12 months, turning out nearly 50 times thus far for the Premier League club and chipping in with two assists. Meanwhile, Murillo’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Several European bigwigs have shown interest in the Brazilian defender, with the summer transfer window bringing links with Premier League heavyweights like Chelsea and Liverpool. The rumour mill continues to produce stories, with Barcelona and Real Madrid among his prospective suitors heading into the 2025 summer transfer window.
La Liga move on the horizon?
Barcelona’s interest in Murillo is understandable. While Hansi Flick has several top-class centre-backs in his squad, Inigo Martinez is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the final phase of his career. So, the Nottingham Forest defender has emerged as a viable target for Barcelona.
As for Real Madrid, while Carlo Ancelotti has three world-class centre-backs in his squad, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are on the wrong side of 30. So, the Brazilian defender has emerged as an option worth considering for Real Madrid, considering he can be the long-term central defensive partner for Eder Militao.
The latest update has revealed that Nottingham Forest will expect offers for the 22-year-old in the 2025 summer transfer, as they did this past summer. So, Barcelona and Real Madrid will have the prospect of landing the youngster next year.
