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Morato Transfer

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Morato is a West Ham player for the season after joining on loan from Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old Brazilian defender reunites with Nuno Espírito Santo, while Analytics United see his ability to cover centre-back and left-back as useful tactical flexibility.

No-Guff Summary

  • The deal: West Ham have signed Morato on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
  • The reunion: The 25-year-old Brazilian defender has worked with Nuno Espírito Santo before at Forest.
  • What he offers: Analytics United highlight his front-footed defending and progressive passing, and believe his experience at centre-back and left-back gives West Ham useful flexibility.
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West Ham complete Morato loan

Morato is a West Ham player for the season. The loan from Nottingham Forest is complete, and Nuno Espírito Santo gets a defender he has already managed in England.

The 25-year-old Brazilian helped Forest finish seventh in the Premier League in his first season and was part of the side that reached last season’s Europa League semi-finals. His earlier spell at Benfica included appearances in the Champions League and Europa League.

Morato said he wants to help West Ham return to the Premier League as quickly as possible. Nils Koppen described him as a powerful, reliable defender with big-club experience and familiarity with English football.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham’s season-long loan signing of Morato from Nottingham Forest and analyses the defender’s defensive qualities, passing ability and tactical versatility.
  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Explains Morato’s arrival on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest, his reunion with Nuno Espírito Santo and his aim of helping West Ham return to the Premier League.
  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Confirms West Ham United’s season-long loan signing of Brazilian defender Morato from Nottingham Forest and reports comments from Morato and Nils Koppen about his arrival and role in the squad.
  • VAVEL.com (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham United have signed Nottingham Forest centre-back Morato on a season-long loan, reuniting him with Nuno Espírito Santo.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Explains how Morato’s loan move to West Ham reunites him with Nuno Espírito Santo and highlights his defensive versatility, European experience and previous praise from Nicolás Otamendi.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Morato’s West Ham loan runs until the end of the campaign and that the club are paying around £35,000 per week, while reviewing his early performances and the possibility of a longer-term stay.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing unnamed West Ham sources, that the club would face a “big penalty” if Morato returned to Nottingham Forest rather than taking up its option to buy him, and says West Ham would keep him if promoted.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have an option to sign Morato permanently after his loan, with a penalty if the club is not promoted.