Tyler Blackett: Nottingham Forest defender joins Jaap Stam's FC Cincinnati in MLS

Tyler Blackett (right) has also had loan spells with Blackpool, Birmingham and Celtic during his career

Nottingham Forest defender Tyler Blackett has joined Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old made 16 Championship appearances last season after moving to Forest from Reading.

Ex-Royals boss Jaap Stam has been Cincinnati head coach since May 2020 and Blackett's deal with them will run until June 2022, with an option for a further year.

Blackett began his career at Manchester United before joining Reading in 2016.

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