Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old Serbia international is predominantly a centre-back but can also play at right-back.
Milenkovic has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground.
Chief football officer Ross Wilson said: “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.”
Forest feel this is an important signing for them. The club have been very focused in their profiling of players this summer.
Milenkovic in action against England at the Euros
Milenkovic fits the profile they want for a new centre-back. He is strong, dominant and within the 18-26 age bracket. Forest were in need of defensive reinforcements after selling centre-back Moussa Niakhate to Lyon for £27m.
Milenkovic has collected 56 caps for his country and he played in all of their Group C games at Euro 2024, including the 1-0 defeat by England.
He started his career at Partizan Belgrade and spent two seasons in their first team before joining Fiorentina in 2017.
During his seven-year stay at the Serie A club, Milenkovic made 264 appearances, scoring 17 goals and providing five assists.
When does the summer transfer window close?
The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League has brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
