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title: "Nottingham Forest: Xande Silva set to leave Reds"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-premier-league-xande-silva-transfer-news-updates/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Nottingham Forest News"
published: "2022-07-30T10:15:07Z"
modified: "2022-07-30T10:15:07Z"
---

# Nottingham Forest: Xande Silva set to leave Reds

**[Nottingham Forest](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-news/) attacker Xande Silva is set to leave the club imminently and seal a move to Dijon, according to French journalist Loic Tanzi.**

### The Lowdown: Silva on the periphery

Steve Cooper’s side enjoyed a memorable 2021/22 season, securing promotion back to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) and playing some excellent football along the way.

While many players were key to Forest’s success, someone who played a minimal role was Silva, limited to [just two Championship starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/323096/History/Xande-Silva) all season.

The 25-year-old has [one year remaining](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xande-silva/profil/spieler/258011) on his current deal and it looks as though he has played his last game for the Reds.

### The Latest: Attacker set to leave

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Tanziloic/status/1552755839441715202?s=20&t=nTaJCUxPmdUunyYrktaAjw), L’Equipe’s Tanzi confirmed that Silva is on the verge of joining French side Dijon:

> “Xande Silva (25, under contract until 2023) will join Dijon and sign a three-year contract. This Portuguese winger was playing at Nottingham Forest after playing at West Ham. Transfer amount not disclosed.”

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### The Verdict: Right decision for all parties

Given Silva’s lack of playing time last season, and his contract situation, it makes complete sense for Forest to let him enjoy a fresh chapter in his career this summer.

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With more attacking signings made by Cooper, he is only going to get pushed further down the pecking order, potentially limiting his playing time even more.

In the end, a record of [no goals in ten appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xande-silva/alletore/spieler/258011) for Forest means Silva will be a forgettable signing at the City Ground but he could still thrive in France at a lower level.