Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Portuguese striker Nelson Oliveira from Benfica on a season long loan.
The 24 year old penned a temporary switch to The City Ground last week, with the forward finding opportunities at Portuguese giants Benfica scarce.
Oliveira spent the second half of last season on loan to Swansea City, however he didn’t set the world alight in South Wales, making 4 starts and netting just once for the Swans.
Portuguese international Nelson Oliveira joined Benfica during the latter stages of his youth development from S.C. Braga, as a 15 year old in 2006. He made his Primeira Liga debut in 2009, but has since only notched 12 league games for the Lisbon outfit, without scoring a goal.
Another loan for Oliviera
Since 2010, Oliveira has been loaned to Rio Ave and Pacos Ferreira, of his native Portugal. He also spent time at Deportivo La Coruna in Spain’s La Liga, and also had a spell with French Ligue 1 side Rennes. His spell in France provided his most fruitful season in front of goal, making 30 league appearances, scoring 8 goals.
His most recent loan was in the Premier League with Swansea City, but as said, it was a disappointing six months for the Portugal international.
Oliveira joins Ryan Mendes in loan move to Forest
Oliveira is the second player to move on loan To the City Ground this week, with Lille’s Ryan Mendes joining the club, like Oliveira, on a season long loan. The 25 year old Cape Verde international joins The Reds along with Oliveira for a year loan, in search of regular first team football.
Crystal Palace’s Welsh international midfielder Jonny Williams is also expected to join the club on loan in the near future. Williams is struggling to make a mark for Palace, with the side’s success meaning fewer opportunities for the diminutive playmaker.
