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Tobias Figueiredo sends message on Twitter after Nottingham Forest move

Sporting CP defender Tobias Figueiredo from Portugal during the Five Violins Trophy match between Sporting CP and AC Fiorentina at Estadio Jose Alv...
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Tobias Figueiredo has joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

Sporting CP defender Tobias Figueiredo from Portugal during the Five Violins Trophy match between Sporting CP and AC Fiorentina at Estadio Jose Alvalade on July 29, 2017 in Lisbon,...

Tobias Figueiredo has taken to social networking site Twitter to express his delight at joining Nottingham Forest from Sporting Lisbon.

Forest have signed Figueiredo from Portuguese giants Sporting on loan until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old central defender has taken to Twitter to express his delight at the prospect of playing for the Reds.

The Portugal Under-23 international has stated on Twitter that he is ready for the new challenge and is proud to have the opportunity to play for the Reds.

Sporting CP defender Tobias Figueiredo from Portugal  during the Five Violins Trophy match between Sporting CP and AC Fiorentina at Estadio Jose Alvalade on July 29, 2017 in Lisbon,...

Tobias Figueiredo (R) of Portugal battles for the ball with Branimir Hrgota (L) of Sweden during UEFA U21 European Championship Group B match between Portugal and Sweden at Mestsky...

Figueiredo is a very talented and promising young centre-back who has experience of playing in the Champions League and the Europa League with Sporting.

Forest have looked vulnerable defensively this season, and the Portuguese could prove to be a good signing for Aitor Karanka’s side.

The Reds are unlikely to end up in the top six of the Championship this season, but they can still finish in the top half of the table.

Cauley Woodrow of England battles with Tobias Figueiredo of Portugal during the Third Place Play-off match of the Toulon Tournament between Portugal and England at the Parc des Sports...