Nottingham Forest make Liverpool defender sixth summer signing | OneFootball

Neco Williams has joined Nottingham Forest from Liverpool in a deal worth a reported £17.5m.

The Welsh international joins less than 24 hours after fellow wingback Omar Richards, who arrived from Bayern Munich.

“I’m really excited to join Nottingham Forest and to help this great club move forwards in the Premier League,” said Williams, who has signed a four-year deal.

“Forest are a club with incredible history and The City Ground is a very special venue that I can’t wait to experience in full voice in the coming weeks. Having spoken to the Head Coach, there’s a huge amount of ambition being shown at the club and I can’t wait to join up with my new teammates and get ready for the challenge ahead.”

Williams spent the second half of last season on loan with Fulham, helping them win the Championship.

The right-back made 33 first team appearances for Liverpool and has won 20 Wales caps.

“Despite being only 21, Neco has established himself in the Wales starting XI,”  Forest head coach Steve Cooper told the club’s official website

“He’s played in the Premier League, the Champions League and in World Cup qualifiers in the last 12 months and he is a very talented right back.

“We believe that he’s got an incredibly high ceiling and that he can play a huge role for us at Nottingham Forest in our return to the Premier League. We’re delighted to have him on board.”