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‘Something I was missing’ — Jota Silva opens up on permanent Nottingham Forest exit

The former Nottingham Forest winger left the club in the summer to join Olympiacos after struggling to nail down a first-team place at the City Ground

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:29 PM
‘Something I was missing’ — Jota Silva opens up on permanent Nottingham Forest exit
Key Things to Know
  • Jota Silva stated leaving Nottingham Forest permanently for Olympiacos was the right career decision.
  • Silva initially left on loan in July before sealing a permanent transfer to the Greek club.
  • The winger started only five league matches during his two-year spell at Nottingham Forest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Nottingham Forest winger Jota Silva has described his permanent transfer to Greek side Olympiacos as the right decision. Silva initially departed the City Ground on loan in July before completing a permanent switch shortly after, concluding a two-year stint with Forest where he managed only five league starts.

Silva explained that regular playing time, competing for trophies, and European football were factors he lacked during a previous loan at Besiktas. He has scored twice in his first eight appearances for Olympiacos, who sit fifth in the Greek Super League.

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