Renan Lodi’s agent has spoken out about his client's future at Nottingham Forest.
The 24-year-old was one of 22 summer signings for Steve Cooper ’s side but has struggled to show his best form for the Reds. The Brazil international has made eight appearances for Forest, battling Neco Williams for the left-back berth, after signing on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid.
Forest are reported to have a £25million purchase option for the full-back but there have been reports regarding his future. Lodi was recently linked with a return to his former club Athletico Paranaense, where he began his career before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2019.
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After missing out on a spot in Brazil’s World Cup squad, the defender has been training with the Brazilian side as he looks to keep in shape ahead of Forest eventually returning to action against Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup on December 21. This led to claims that Lodi could join his old club but his agent Pablo Miranda has brushed aside those suggestions.
When asked by Globo Esporte if he had spoken to Athletico president Mario Celso Petraglia about Lodi, Miranda said: “I haven’t spoken to Petraglia about Lodi since 2019. The last conversation I had with him was about (Marcelo) Cirino’s return. Lodi renewed his contract with Atletico and today he’s at Forest until June. There is no chance of him leaving, and we respect the signed contracts.”
Meanwhile, Atletico are reportedly hoping Forest opt to make Lodi’s stay at the City Ground permanent, according to Spanish outlet AS . Diego Simeone’s side are said to be looking to balance the books after crashing out of the Champions League and missing out on a Europa League spot.
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