Forest sign Palace defender Munoz for up to £22m

Nottingham Forest has signed defender Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace for a fee of up to £22 million, reuniting the Colombian international with manager Oliver Glasner. The 30-year-old wing-back has agreed to a three-year contract with the option for a further year, the club announced on August 31, 2026.

The transfer concludes a successful partnership between Munoz and Glasner at Crystal Palace, where they won the FA Cup, Community Shield, and UEFA Conference League over the past two seasons. Munoz was named man of the match in the 2025 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Glasner departed Palace for Forest during the offseason, and has now brought in a player who understands his tactical system, which often utilizes wing-backs in a five-at-the-back formation.

"I'm really excited because I can see so much talent," Munoz told Forest's official website. "Forest is a team with great players, great qualities and great skills on the pitch. I can't wait to get out there so I can help my new teammates. We're going to do great things." He emphasized the club's ambition, stating, "This is a winning club. When this is the expectation and the mentality... this makes it special."