Forest seal Milenkovic signing from Fiorentina

New Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic played for Serbia at Euro 2024

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.

The 26-year-old joins on a five-year deal, with Forest paying a reported £12m after the Serbia international underwent a medical on Wednesday.

The Reds need defensive reinforcements after selling centre-back Moussa Niakhate to Lyon for £27m.

Chief football officer Ross Wilson said of Milenkovic: "He is a key part of our squad planning this summer and I know how enthusiastic he has been to join the club.

"We have long admired his performances with the Serbia national team and in Serie A and European competitions for Fiorentina.

"We are delighted he will bring his experience and qualities to Nottingham Forest."

Milenkovic has 56 caps for Serbia and played in all of their Group C games at Euro 2024, including the 1-0 defeat by England.

The centre-back started his career at Partizan Belgrade before joining Fiorentina at the age of 19 in 2017.

In his seven-year stint at the Serie A club, Milenkovic made 264 appearances, scoring 17 goals and providing five assists.