'Passionate, dedicated' Boly signs new deal
Nottingham Forest have confirmed Willy Boly has signed a new one-year contract until the summer of 2026.The 34-year-old defender joined from Wolves in 2022 and has made 45 appearances for Forest in all competitions, including nine across the 2024-25 season."I am very happy to have signed a new contract with the club and look forward to another season with such a great team and supporters," Boly said on his new deal. "We need to build on what was a great season and I am excited to see what we can achieve as a squad this year."Chief football officer Ross Wilson added: "Willy is an experienced Premier League player who adds a lot of value to our squad, and we are pleased he has signed a new deal."An extremely dedicated professional, Willy has played at the highest level for a long time and he contributed significantly to the team's successful season last year."He is passionate about winning football matches and with his leadership qualities and ability to speak multiple languages, he connects the group and helps those around him."
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