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Nottingham Forest complete signing of Orel Mangala from Stuttgart for £12.75million with midfielder becoming the 12th new arrival for Steve Cooper's side this summer

Nottingham Forest have signed Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala from Stuttgart for £12.75million.

Forest announced on Sunday the 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Premier League newcomers.

Mangala, who has been capped twice by Belgium, played 29 times for Stuttgart last season as they finished 15th in the Bundesliga.

Stuttgart have completed the signing of Orel Mangala from Stuttgart for u00a312.75million
The Belgium international will add to Forest's options in midfield ahead of the new campaign

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He becomes Steve Cooper's 12th summer signing as Forest prepare for their top-flight return after a 23-year absence.