"The 23-year-old Brazilian has been one of Premier League's best performers since his arrival from Corinthians and his meteoric rise has now placed him firmly on the radar of Europe's elite. When Nottingham Forest secured Murillo from Corinthians, few could have predicted just how quickly he would adapt to English football. The Brazilian defender has since become a cornerstone of Forest's backline, showcasing an exceptional blend of physical strength, composure on the ball, and tactical maturity rarely seen in defenders of his age."
"Murillo has been in impressive form for Forest His performances in the Premier League have not only solidified Forest's defense but also earned him a call-up to the Brazil national team, where he is now viewed as part of a new generation of tale. Murillo's consistency, coupled with his ability to carry the ball out from the back, often drawing comparisons to former Chelsea defender David Luiz and Real Madrid's Eder Militao, has made him a target for top clubs."
"Forest are under no pressure to sell their prized asset. The 23-year-old penned a four-and-a-half-year contract extension at the club. Chelsea given idea of Murillo's asking price Murillo in action for Nottingham Forest in pre-season (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Sources suggest that any potential deal would require a club-record fee exceeding 55 million, the amount Newcastle United paid to sign Anthony Elanga, if Forest are to even consider parting ways with their defensive lynchpin."
Murillo, a 23-year-old Brazilian centre-back, has become a key defensive presence for Nottingham Forest since arriving from Corinthians. He combines physical strength, composure on the ball and tactical maturity, and excels at carrying the ball out from the back. Performances in the Premier League earned him a Brazil national team call-up and comparisons to David Luiz and Éder Militão. Chelsea and Real Madrid are preparing to pursue him in summer 2026. Forest hold no immediate pressure to sell after extending his contract for four-and-a-half years. Any transfer would likely require a club-record fee north of £55 million and could rise further.
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