Nottingham Forest Defender Willy Boly Extends Contract Until 2026

Willy Boly has signed a new one-year contract with Nottingham Forest, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2026. Since joining from Wolves in 2022, the Ivory Coast international has made 45 appearances, primarily serving as a squad player and part of the leadership group. Despite limited Premier League starts last season, Boly’s experience, particularly in European competitions with Porto, Braga, and Wolves, is highly valued as Forest prepares for their return to European football via the UEFA Conference League. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who previously worked with Boly at Porto and Wolves, sees him as a trusted lieutenant and an experienced figure who can mentor younger players like Zach Abbott. Forest’s Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson, praised Boly’s professionalism, leadership qualities, and multilingual abilities, emphasizing his role in connecting and strengthening the squad. Boly expressed enthusiasm about building on Forest’s successful seventh-place finish last season and their return to European competition after nearly three decades.