Galatasaray announce permanent signing of Premier League star Serge Aurier from Nottingham Forest

Serge Aurier has completed his move to Nottingham Forest, ending his brief spell at Nottingham Forest.

He Ivorian right back He joined the Reds from Villarreal in September 2022, where he played regularly.

He made 24 Premier League appearances last season to help Forest to safety.

Injuries have limited him to just 13 games this season, being the defender's last game for Forest arriving on December 2nd.

And now he has swapped England for Turkey to join Super Lig giants Galatasaray in the club's quest to defend their league championship.

A forest club statement read: “Serge Aurier has completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray of the Turkish Super Lig.

“The 31-year-old joined Forest in September 2022 and has made 41 appearances for the Reds in all competitions.

“The defender, who has played 13 games this season, now travels to Turkey to join Okan Nuruk's team.

“We would like to thank Serge for his contribution during his time at the City Ground and wish him the best for the future.”

Now he is linked to his ex.Tottenham teammates Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium.

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Despite his recent injury problems, he was called up to represent Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations.

And he has featured three times in the tournament so far, with the Elephants preparing for their quarter-final clash against Mali on Saturday.

Aurier, captain of Ivory Coast, has made 91 appearances for his nation.