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Cunha played four times for Botafogo at the Club World Cup Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground until at least the summer of 2030. Cunha joined Botafogo in February and played at the Club World Cup, scoring in the 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders. He is Forest's second signing from Botafogo inside a week after Brazilian striker Igor Jesus joined for a reported £10m. "Jair is a young talent who has shown quality during his time in Brazil, and we are happy to have secured his signature, " said Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson. "Jair has flourished in Brazil and now has new ambitions as he moves to the Premier League. We know he will be warmly welcomed into the group here in Nottingham. " Cunha started his career at Santos where he made 24 appearances for the club before joining Botafogo. He has eight appearances for Brazil at under-20 level, helping his nation win the U20 South America Championship earlier this year. Cunha's arrival comes as Forest ponder exits for Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White. Newcastle have agreed a £55m deal with Forest for Sweden winger Elanga, while Tottenham are hoping to sign England midfielder Gibbs-White for £60m. Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Get Nottingham Forest news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Root takes sublime one-handed catch to break record but India dig in Wimbledon semi-finals: Djokovic loses first set to solid Sinner Palace demoted from Europa League over ownership rules Tackling the taboos around later-life love A classic Desert Island Discs chat with Ricky Gervais Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father How 7/7 transformed Britain's fight against terrorism The British sprinter who was faster than Lyles and Gout at 14 Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward How are Spurs funding spending spree - and where would signings fit in? 'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Video'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11. Video Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11 Capsey wants to be 'best batter in the world' The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year Is Verstappen more likely to stay at Red Bull with Horner gone? How striker-turned-keeper Hampton's 'unreal' passes boost England In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Tour de France - stage-by-stage guide and results The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.