nottingham forest Heading into an important summer, and the John Victor situation is quietly becoming one to watch.
The Brazilian goalkeeper has not got many chances this season. Before suffering a knee injury that has kept him out of contention since the beginning of January, he has played just five Premier League matches with 438 minutes on the field.
according to that time footystatsJohn Victor has conceded 1.64 goals per 90 minutes and kept one clean sheet, giving them a 20% clean sheet rate. It's not a huge sample, but it shows how difficult it has been for him to create any rhythm.
It's also worth remembering how he arrived. Nottingham Forest sign John Victor After a month long saga This included John Textor and West Ham United, so there was real competition for them at the time.
That's why this next window seems important. With limited minutes so far and a nagging injury, it may be a matter of whether he remains part of Forest's plans or begins to look elsewhere.
according to espn brazilCruzeiro have made an initial move to explore a deal for John Victor. It is still very early, and the interactions are being described as "embryonic".
Keep the key to Nottingham Forest
John Victor is in no rush to return to Brazil. The report adds that he wants to wait until he is fit and see what Nottingham Forest are planning to do before making any decisions.
His priority is to stay in Europe. Furthermore, he still has ambitions to make the Brazilian team, so it makes sense to remain in a competitive environment.
This brings the focus back to one. If they see him as part of their plans, it probably doesn't go very far. But given how little he has played, it's fair to wonder what exactly his role will be next season.
Cruzeiro, meanwhile, has a clear reason for the move. Their first-choice goalkeeper, Cassio, suffered a serious knee injury in March and is not expected to return until 2027. His replacement, Matheus Cunha, has stepped in but hasn't really convinced.
A familiar face is also included in this. Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge wants John Victor back after working with him at Botafogo, where they won the Copa Libertadores in 2024.
what happens next
Now, this is not a complete conversation. Cruzeiro is just testing the waters.
Still, situations like this can escalate quickly, especially when a player is not getting regular minutes. If Nottingham Forest does not provide a clear route, more interest may arise.
For now, John Victor is waiting. And Forrest will soon have to decide what they really want to do with him.
