𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐜𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝟑 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 $𝟏𝟐𝟒.𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰….. 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

In what fans are still trying to process the news after reports confirmed that striker Oli McBurnie has signed a three-year contract with Nottingham Forest, in a deal reportedly worth $124.6 million.

The move brings an emotional end to McBurnie’s time at the Stadium of Light, where he had become a key figure in Sunderland’s attacking setup. Known for his physical presence, aerial strength, and relentless work rate, the forward played a crucial role in leading the Black Cats’ line and was widely viewed as central to the club’s long-term ambitions.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are believed to see McBurnie as a statement signing. The club is understood to be backing their project heavily, with McBurnie expected to spearhead a new-look attack as Forest aim to push into the next phase of their rebuild. Sources close to the deal suggest he will arrive as one of the focal points of the squad, bringing experience, leadership, and goals.

Sunderland supporters have flooded social media with mixed emotions—shock, disappointment, and gratitude—thanking McBurnie for his commitment while questioning how the club will replace such a vital presence up front. Club officials have yet to release a detailed statement, but a rebuild now looks inevitable.

As for McBurnie, this move represents a major new chapter in his career. All eyes will be on Nottingham Forest to see whether the big-money signing can live up to expectations and justify the faith placed in him.

More details are expected to emerge as both clubs make official announcements. ⚽🔥