Anthony Elanga: Nottingham Forest sign Sweden international from Manchester United on five-year deal

Anthony Elanga, a Swedish football player, has signed a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest after transferring from Manchester United. He has represented Sweden 12 times, scoring three goals. Elanga is the second summer signing for Forest, following Ola Aina’s move to the club.

Forward Anthony Elanga has joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal with Forest, extending his stay at the club until 2028.

“It’s a proud moment, not only for me, but for my family as well,” Elanga said. “It’s the perfect next step for me in my career.

“It’s a big step and I’m really looking forward to playing in front of the Forest fans at the City Ground. I had interest from elsewhere, but for me, Nottingham Forest feels like the perfect place.”

He added: “I’ve been here with United and from the minute I stepped out for the warm-up, I could hear them from the changing room. It’s a special place but being here with Forest, I feel like it will be even more special.

“I’m really ready for the challenge and I just want to embrace everything and get to work.”

Ross Wilson, Forest’s chief football officer, said: “Anthony had a number of excellent options in front of him to choose from so we are naturally delighted that from those he has chosen to become a Nottingham Forest player.

“From the first meeting we had, he was so committed to all aspects of how he can continue to develop working with Steve [Cooper] on the pitch, whilst he was also excited and embracing of the ambitions that Mr Marinakis has for the football club.”

Manchester United signed Elanga in 2014, and he made his senior debut in the 2020/21 season after progressing through the club’s youth system.

The player made 55 appearances and scored four goals for United. He also received the Young Player of the Year award in 2020.

Elanga, with 12 international appearances and three goals, made his debut in March 2022.

Forest has signed another player for the summer transfer window, making it their second signing following the recent acquisition of Ola Aina from Torino.