Dilane Bakwa is no longer a Racing Club player in Strasbourg. Arrived from Bordeaux against 10 million euros in the summer of 2023, the 23 -year -old quickly established himself as an indisputable element in the eleven Strasbourg. Last season, his good performances contributed to the surprising 7th place in the formation of Liam Rosenior, qualifying for the dams of League Europa Conference.
Under contract until 2027, Bakwa benefited from an exit voucher from his management. What attract the attention of Côme, but also of Nottingham Forest, wishing to compensate for the departure of Anthony Elaga, who left for Newcastle. And if the Italian club had reached an agreement with the player at first, the latter hoped to join a team that plays in the European Cup this season.
Direction the Premier League for Bakwa
Blueco, owner of Strasbourg, has also been hard in business. During the summer, Nottingham Forest sent three offers to attract the child from Créteil (Val-de-Marne): one to 28 million euros, one to 31 and a new one at 35, bonus included, sent last week to the Alsatians. All refused. Not enough to discourage the Evangelos Marinakis club, which, after having offered 40 million euros, finally convinced Strasbourg to let go Bakwa.
“”Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the signing of Dilane Bakwa, from Strasbourg, which signed a five -year contract. Left -handed striker evolving mainly on the right flank, Bakwa contributed to more than ten goals in each of the complete seasons he played in the French senior championship», Can we read in a press release from the English club.
After Bordeaux and Strasbourg, Dilane Bakwa therefore leaves France to discover England and the jousts of the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. The right winger has been committed to the next five seasons with the residents of City Ground and with whom he will also discover the Europa League.