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Dennis Emmanuel, Super Eagles striker, has joined Nottingham Forest, the newly-promoted English Premier League (EPL) side, for an undisclosed fee.

The Nigerian joined the English club from the relegated Watford FC.

Forest announced the deal in a statement posted on its website on Saturday evening.

The 24-year-old reportedly penned a four-year deal that would see him play at the City Ground until 2026.

“Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis from Watford,” the statement reads.

“The 24-year-old forward arrives on Trentside having hit double figures for The Hornets last season, returning 10 goals from 33 Premier League starts.

“Prior to arriving in England, Dennis’ first professional venture was in Ukraine’s top-flight with Zorya Luhansk before enjoying a productive four-year spell in Belgium with Club Brugge, notably scoring twice in a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

“With seven international caps to date for Nigeria, the pacey forward links up with fellow countryman Taiwo Awoniyi to bolster The Reds’ attacking options.”