With his excellent play towards the conclusion of the season, the Ivory Coast defender has earned himself a new contract.

In 2022, Boly left Wolves and signed with Forest; Nuno Espirito Santo was the man who signed him to the Molineux team.

Even while his performances have undoubtedly merited compensation, some may have been surprised that Forest has decided to keep the 33-year-old.

In light of this, more details on his new agreement have surfaced, and they are somewhat unexpected.

Fabrizio Romano delivers details on Willy Boly signing Forest contract

For those that support the Forest, this is undoubtedly a piece of information worth taking note of.

It would seem that Boly has options on a day when a lot of supporters concurred that Ola Aina ought to have had a lengthier deal at Forest.

Boly has signed a one-year contract, with the option for the club to extend it until June 2026, according to a post by Fabrizio Romano on X.

Now that he is 33, it’s interesting to note that Aina does not have a second contract option but Boly does.

Nevertheless, this is good news since it puts a stop to rumours that two defensive unit members for Forest might not have contracts expire this summer.

Boly is a real City Ground leader

Boly has always found it difficult to stay fit at Forest, but maybe he can do so the following campaign.

The unwavering defender’s performance against Sheffield United three weeks ago won him praise from his enormous fan, Garth Crooks, who described him as “impressive.”

Who Scored demonstrates why it was a wise decision for Forest to retain Boly with the team.

In 2023–2024, the Ivorian won 57 headers in just 20 appearances, more than any other central defender.

Despite playing far less than some of the other central defenders on the club, he finished with 20 interceptions and assisted on 86 clearances.

Forest has lost a leader with Felipe’s retirement, but by keeping Boly around, some influence will remain in the locker room for the upcoming season and beyond.