Williams' previous deal had been due to expire in 2029 Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSept. 4, 2026 Updated Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams has signed a new contract through to 2030.Williams’ previous deal had been due to expire in 2029, having signed an extension in the summer of 2025.The 25-year-old has now signed new terms at the City Ground off the back of a 2025-26 campaign in which he was named the fans’ player of the season at Forest.“His (Williams’) reliability, consistency and continued determination to improve explain why he has become such a loved player by both his teammates and the supporters,” chief football officer George Syrianos said in a club statement.“We want to continue developing and growing as a club, and a big part of that process is making sure our top-performing players are committed to the club.”
Williams joined Forest from Liverpool for £17million in July 2022 and he has made 163 appearances for the club, providing four goals and 10 assists.The Wales international made 53 appearances in all competitions last season and has started both of Forest’s opening two Premier League games this term.How Williams evolved into ‘integral figure’ at ForestNeco Williams arrived at Nottingham Forest as a player who then manager Steve Cooper believed came armed with huge potential.It took him a while to find his feet in the Forest side in his first season, following his arrival from Liverpool in 2022.But with each passing year since he has gradually evolved into an integral figure in the Forest side and one of their most important, consistent figures.Signed as a right back, Williams has thrived just as much on the left side of the pitch, where is energy and work rate have been invaluable.With a few other top flight clubs having started to take note of the Welshman’s quality, getting him tied down to a new long-term deal is a major boost for Oliver Glasner’s side.
