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“I have no doubts” – Player insists he’s right to snub Saudi for Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest signing Gustavo Sá already has his sights firmly set on the Premier League, despite currently being on loan at Olympiacos. The 21-year-old believes his spell in Greece will leave him much better prepared for Forest. He has also…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:32 AM
“I have no doubts” – Player insists he’s right to snub Saudi for Nottingham Forest
Key Things to Know
  • Gustavo Sá insisted he made the right decision rejecting a massive offer from Saudi side Al-Ittihad.
  • Nottingham Forest signed Sá on a permanent deal from Famalicão for an undisclosed fee before loaning him to Olympiacos.
  • Al-Ittihad offered the midfielder more than €17 million over three years, which he rejected for sporting reasons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest signing Gustavo Sá stated he has no doubts about rejecting a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad to pursue his career in Europe. The 21-year-old midfielder signed a permanent deal with Nottingham Forest from Famalicão for an undisclosed fee and was immediately loaned out to Greek side Olympiacos.

Sá revealed that Al-Ittihad offered more than €17m over three years, but he prioritized sporting ambition over financial gain. Currently gaining European competition experience with Olympiacos, Sá noted he is focused on increasing his match intensity to properly prepare for the Premier League.

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