Forest complete £22m Munoz signing from Palace
August 31, 2026 12:30
Nottingham Forest have agreed a £22m transfer for Colombia right-back Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace and signed him on a three-year contract. The move reunites Muñoz with manager Oliver Glasner at the City Ground after the pair previously shared success while at Palace.
Muñoz arrives after two-and-a-half seasons at Selhurst Park, where he scored 11 goals in 109 appearances. He could be available for Forest’s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and follows the club’s record signing Liam Delap, who joined for £50m.
KEY CONTEXT
- Muñoz and Glasner were team-mates during Palace’s recent cup successes; Muñoz also featured in Palace’s 2025 Community Shield victory.
- Forest’s squad has been bolstered this window with high-profile signings, and the club are seeking more consistency after a draw at Liverpool following two earlier defeats (in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup).
- Club chief football officer George Syrianos highlighted Muñoz’s performances in the Premier League and European competition and said the club expect him to contribute.
WHY IT MATTERS
- The signing gives Forest an experienced, internationally capped right-back with Premier League and European experience, addressing a defensive flank need.
- Reuniting a player familiar with Glasner’s methods may speed up integration and potentially affect selection for immediate fixtures.
- Coming after a significant attacking signing, this transfer signals Forest’s intent to strengthen multiple areas of the squad.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Muñoz is selected to make his Forest debut against Tottenham and how quickly he adapts to Glasner’s system.
- How his presence influences Forest’s defensive balance and competition for the right-back position amid the club’s efforts to improve on a mixed start to the season.
KEY FACTS
- Fee: £22m; contract length: three years.
- Muñoz made 109 appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring 11 goals.
- He has 51 international caps for Colombia.
- He was part of Palace sides that won the FA Cup/Conference League (as noted) and the 2025 Community Shield.
- His signing follows Forest’s £50m acquisition of Liam Delap.