Nottingham Forest to part ways with Ivorian defender Willy Boly

Willy Boly is set to leave Nottingham Forest at the end of the season after falling out of the club’s plans, bringing an almost entirely lost campaign to a decisive conclusion.

The 35-year-old Ivorian centre-back signed a one-year contract extension last summer, but he has struggled for opportunities throughout the current season.

Boly has featured in only two matches in all competitions and has not played a single minute in the Premier League.

For much of the campaign, he has been confined to the bench.

In recent weeks, he has not even been included in matchday squads, underlining his marginal role within the team.

According to Transferfeed, Forest will not offer the defender a new deal when his contract expires this summer, confirming that his departure is now inevitable.

Boly had already been linked with a move away during the winter transfer window, but no transfer materialised.

With his contract nearing its end, he will now have to seek a new club ahead of next season.

The former AJ Auxerre and FC Porto player faces a challenging situation.

Limited playing time has restricted his rhythm and match fitness, raising questions about his competitiveness at the highest level.

At 35, restarting his career could prove difficult.

This season, Boly’s involvement has been minimal.

He completed one full match against Swansea City in the League Cup and made a brief one-minute appearance against Real Betis in the opening game of the Europa League group stage.

Transfermarkt currently values the defender at €800,000.

His reported annual salary stands at €2.4 million, approximately 1,560,000,000 FCFA.

Forest are preparing for their 27th Premier League fixture against Liverpool, but Boly’s focus will increasingly turn to securing his next destination.

With his contract winding down and opportunities scarce, the coming months are likely to shape the final chapter of his time at the City Ground.