‘We are going to stay in the Premier League’ – Murillo

Brazilian defender Murillo has made a “promise” to Nottingham Forest supporters that the club “will stay in the Premier League”, in his first English interview since joining the Reds in August 2023.

Murillo left Corinthians to join Forest under former manager Steve Cooper, signing a five-year deal after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £15m.

Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, the 21-year-old explained his decision to move to England: “For me, it is my dream.

“I have always dreamed about playing in Europe, but playing in the Premier League was my big dream. Today, I am playing in the Premier League.

“Nottingham Forest are the best group and the best team with a big history. We need to stay in the Premier League.

“We need the fans to stay calm because my promise is that we are going to stay in the Premier League.”

On helping the team to a 3-1 win over already relegated Sheffield United last time out, Murillo said: “It was a big win. The team needed the win, but the next two games are very important.

“We need two wins to stay in the Premier League and we will do what we can.

“The next game will be very difficult against Chelsea, but we will be playing at home. It will still be a very difficult game because they are a big team.

“This week we have been working very hard to arrive on Saturday prepared for this next game to make the fans very happy.”