Morgan Gibbs-White has committed his future to Nottingham Forest by signing a new three-year contract, extending his stay at the City Ground until the summer of 2028. The deal, described by the club as a "record deal," marks a significant statement of intent from owner Evangelos Marinakis. This announcement comes after Tottenham Hotspur's interest in the midfielder, with Forest accusing the London club of making an illegal approach with a £60 million bid earlier in the month.

Gibbs-White, who joined Forest from Wolves in 2022, has quickly become a central figure in the team's Premier League journey. Last season, the 24-year-old contributed seven goals and eight assists as Nottingham Forest finished seventh in the Premier League. His performances have made him a fan favorite, and the new contract underlines his long-term commitment to the club.

After signing the contract, Gibbs-White expressed his happiness and commitment to Nottingham Forest, "I've felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable. I believe in what we're building here – and with the backing of Mr. Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I'm excited for what's to come".

Evangelos Marinakis, the Nottingham Forest owner, also commented on the new deal, highlighting Gibbs-White's qualities and importance to the club. "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent but character and mentality. He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud". Marinakis further added, "There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey".

The contract extension is a significant boost for Nottingham Forest, especially after accusing Tottenham of an illegal approach for the midfielder. Spurs' bid to trigger Gibbs-White's release clause earlier this month was met with fury by Forest, who considered legal action. This new agreement ends the transfer speculation and secures Gibbs-White's future with the club.