NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Nicolo Savona of Forest in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester City at the City Ground. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The former Juventus defender stepped onto the training pitch on Tuesday, marking his first grass session since a serious knee injury sidelined him in January.
Signed for €15.5 million last summer, Savona quickly became a regular starter, only to see his 2025‑26 campaign end abruptly after surgery was required.
His last Forest appearance was a 1‑0 Europa League loss to Braga back in January.
Now, the 23‑year‑old is back on the training ground, a fact Forest confirmed in a video posted Tuesday afternoon.
Teammates and coaches escorted him through a gauntlet before breaking into applause – for my money, that moment could spark a surge in Forest’s confidence.
Watch: Forest players and staff welcome Savona back after a nine‑month injury lay‑off
Savona back on the grass. 😍🇮🇹 https://t.co/nup1X4BPkY
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) October 27, 2026