Morgan Gibbs-White explains why he has signed new Nottingham Forest deal amid Tottenham interest

Morgan Gibbs-White has committed his future to Nottingham Forest by putting pen to paper on a new three-year contract.

The 25-year-old was set for a move to Tottenham Hotspur after they triggered the midfielder’s £60million release clause, but the transfer stalled earlier this month. Forest are considering legal action against Spurs over an alleged illegal approach for Gibbs-White, who moved to the City Ground from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2022.

But in a move that ends any hope of Spurs landing the England international this summer, Forest have now confirmed that Gibbs-White has signed a new three-year contract with the club until the summer of 2028.

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“Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new three-year contract with the Club until the summer of 2028,” a statement from the club read.

“A central figure in Forest’s Premier League resurgence and a fan favourite at the City Ground, Gibbs-White has underlined his long-term commitment to the Club by agreeing to fresh terms.

“The deal underlines the ambition of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, whose vision for European success and sustained Premier League progress continues to shape the club's future.”

Reacting to the new deal, Gibbs-White said: "I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable.

“I believe in what we're building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I’m excited for what’s to come."

While Evangelos Marinakis said: "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality.

“He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.

“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it.

“I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey."