sport news Why Murillo is heading for the Champions League rather than the Championship ... trends now
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The best young defender in Europe might be relegated at the end of the season but Murillo is heading for the Champions League not the Championship.
Nottingham Forest's Brazilian centre-back has been a shining light in a hugely difficult season for the club, which is poised on a knife edge.
One point clear of Luton and with fixtures against fellow strugglers Everton, Burnley and Sheffield United to come, at least Forest's future is in their hands. They are also appealing against the four-point deduction for breaking spending rules which has plunged them into trouble.
Yet with Murillo in the line-up, Forest will feel a whole lot better. When he gets the better of a rival attacker for the umpteenth time, supporters cry 'You'll never beat Murillo!' – just as they did for Des Walker, one of the finest Forest centre-backs of modern times.
Forest need to sell this summer to ensure they escape further punishment next season, as the profitability and sustainability (PSR) vultures circle. Murillo is worth at least £50million in today's market and has Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle watching him closely, as well as Paris St Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Nottingham Forest centre back Murillo has been the shining light during a difficult season
The Brazilian looks destined for the Champions League with Europe's top clubs circling
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