Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace in a transfer worth £22 million. The Colombia international right-back has signed a three-year deal and reunites with Forest manager Oliver Glasner, who previously managed him during his tenure at Selhurst Park.
Glasner was instrumental in driving the transfer, with Munoz eager to work with his former boss once again. Negotiations progressed over several days and gained momentum following Palace's heavy 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Friday, with both clubs working to finalise terms before the transfer window deadline on 1 September 2026.
The move comes as part of an ambitious summer recruitment drive at the City Ground. Glasner was appointed Forest's head coach in July after leading Crystal Palace to Europa Conference League and FA Cup victories, and Munoz follows the club's £50 million record arrival of Liam Delap to the club.
How much is the deal worth?
The transfer is valued at £22 million, structured as an initial £20 million with a further £2 million in performance-related add-ons. Earlier negotiations had indicated discussions were progressing over a deal potentially worth up to £25 million, though the final agreement settled at the lower figure.
What is Munoz's background at Palace?
Munoz arrived at Crystal Palace from Belgian club Genk in 2024 and rapidly established himself as a key performer for the Eagles. The 30-year-old made 109 appearances for Palace, scoring 11 goals, and played a vital role in the club's historic FA Cup and Europa Conference League successes under Glasner. He featured in Palace's opening Premier League fixture—a 2-0 defeat at Everton—though he was unused in the subsequent loss to Manchester City.
With just under two years remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, Palace determined that selling the player this summer was the appropriate course of action. The club had already strengthened their defensive options by signing Anan Khalaili, an Israel international, from Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise earlier in the transfer window, positioning him to assume Munoz's role under manager Pierre Sage.
What happens next?
Munoz could make his debut for Forest against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, as the club continues its ambitious summer recruitment strategy. Beyond the Munoz acquisition, Nottingham Forest have launched a bid to recruit Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong, tabling an offer of £40 million plus a potential sell-on clause for the 19-year-old prospect.
Key Facts
- Daniel Munoz has signed a three-year contract with Nottingham Forest for £22 million
- The Colombia right-back reunites with manager Oliver Glasner, who previously managed him at Crystal Palace
- Munoz made 109 appearances and scored 11 goals during two and a half years at Selhurst Park
- He won the FA Cup and Europa Conference League with Palace under Glasner's management
- The signing follows Forest's £50 million record arrival of Liam Delap
