Forester's record transfer: Liverpool got 1 million euros for a striker who did not play a single second at Anfield

Friday marked the 29th anniversary of Stan Collymore signing for Nottingham Forest, and on Saturday the two-time European champions made official the arrival of the striker whom the fans believe could be as productive as a former England international. Taiwo Awoniyi arrived at the City Ground and signed a five-year contract.

The Nigerian became the most expensive signing in the history of Nottingham, as the Foresters transferred 20 million euros to the account of Union Berlin. In that way, the previous biggest compensation was surpassed, four years ago, 15 million euros were paid to Benfica for midfielder Joao Carvalho.

Coach Steve Cooper is sure that he brought a striker who can score goals, which can be seen in Awoniyi's performances for Union. In 43 matches in all competitions last season, he was accurate 20 times, 15 goals came in the Bundesliga, he was the best individual of the team from the capital of Germany, who won the fifth place and secured a place in the Europa League for the first time in 20 years. Through qualifications.

Awoniyi mostly proved himself in Germany, because Liverpool, after bringing him from Nigeria in 2015, regularly sent him for hardening on loans (FSV Frankfurt, Mainz, Union, he was also in NEC, Mouscron and Gent), and interestingly, the Reds will profit from a player who didn’t play a single second at Anfield.

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When he moved permanently to Union last summer, after a successful loan, Liverpool kept ten percent of the next sale, and when they deduct what they already earned (compensation then amounted to 8.5 million euros), it means that the Merseyside team will now have around 1.1 million euros more in their coffers.

Awoniyi is Nottingham's first signing in the Premier League. Dean Henderson is expected to arrive in the coming days - the Manchester United goalkeeper should arrive on loan.