Rio de janeiro: Botafogo has confirmed the sale of center back Jair Cunha to Nottingham Forest, in a deal reportedly worth 12 million euros. The 20-year-old, who had been tied to Botafogo until 2028, agreed to a contract that runs until June 2030, the Rio de Janeiro club said in a statement on its official website on Friday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Jair made 22 appearances for Botafogo across all competitions after joining the club from Santos in February. The Brazil under-20 international became the second player to join Nottingham Forest from Botafogo in less than a week, following the signing of striker Igor Jesus for a reported fee of 11.5 million euros.

"We thank the defender for all his dedication and determination during his time wearing our shirt and we wish him well in the future," the statement read. Jair's departure marks a significant move for the young player as he transitions to the Premier League, a step seen as pivotal in his budding career.