Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest’s January signing of Luca Netz is already emerging as one of the window’s quieter misfires, with the situation now attracting renewed attention in Germany.
Nottingham Forest’s January bet on Luca Netz
German outlet Gladbach LIVE report that the former Borussia Mönchengladbach defender’s move to Nottingham Forest ‘hasn’t paid off’ so far.
The 22‑year‑old was signed for €2.5m on a contract running until 2030, viewed as a long‑term investment with significant upside.
Gladbach also secured a sell‑on clause, anticipating a future return should his value rise.
There was even celebration for the move, with Netz completing a childhood dream after turning down Manchester City aged just 15.
Limited minutes and a new manager’s priorities
Instead, his immediate future at the club already looks uncertain.
Netz has featured just twice, both brief appearances, as Nottingham Forest battle to avoid relegation.
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New coach Vitor Pereira has so far shown little interest in using him, instead leaning on experience in the club’s fight for survival.
For a player who moved to England to accelerate his development, it has been a bruising start. Gladbach LIVE go further, describing the Nottingham Forest move a ‘complete disaster’.
Summer uncertainty
Now attention is turning to the summer. If Nottingham Forest drop into the Championship, squad restructuring is on the way.
Netz, with minimal minutes and a long contract, would become an obvious candidate for a quick exit.
Even if Nottingham Forest stay up, GladbachLIVE believe a summer move is already being discussed if his situation does not change.
Gladbach watching closely
Back in Germany, Borussia Mönchengladbach are monitoring the situation closely. Their sell-on clause means any future sale, even a reduced one, sends money back to the Foals.
Netz is currently valued at €6m by Transfermarkt, although his lack of playing time could push any eventual fee significantly lower. Either way, the German side could be set to benefit again.
Nottingham Forest’s gamble, at this point, hasn’t paid off. They got a deal for a young full-back with long-term potential but so far, he’s on the sidelines looking in.
Unless something changes quickly, Netz’s Premier League adventure could be over before it truly begins, with Gladbach potentially profiting from the next chapter.
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