The 22-year-old’s departure ends 14 years with the club, when he joined Forest Academy at the age of eight.
Johnson left after 108 appearances for Forest, scoring 29 goals.
The striker made his first-team debut for Forest against West Bromwich Albion in August 2019 and two years later, after an impressive loan spell with Lincoln City at Sky Bet League One, he scored the professional goal. First career for Forest in a 1-1 draw. meet Derby County at Pride Park.
Johnson went on to play an influential role in Forest’s promotion to the Premier League that season, scoring 16 goals in the regular season Sky Bet Championship before scoring in both legs of the play-off semi-final against Sheffield United.
Johnson went on to be named the Championship Young Player of the Season and was also named in the Championship Team of the Season for his impressive form. The Wales international scored 10 goals in 44 games in all competitions last season, including eight in 38 Premier League appearances, and started in Forest’s opening three games this season.
Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper said:
“While we will obviously miss Brennan and the memories he brought back to so many of us as he lit up The City Ground on the right flank, we are incredibly proud of him. and glad that he succeeded in this decision as he entered the next phase. his career.
“Everybody knows how great he is on the pitch, but what a lot of people don’t see is a kind, humble, genuine young man off the pitch. He’s always learning, always able to be. show humility and have a great nature.” in the way he interacts with his teammates and employees.
“All credit goes to his family, especially his parents, Alison and David, who are so proud of the incredible young man they raised. “Everyone will remember him, but he will always be the Reds.”
Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Brennan for her great contributions during her time at the club and wish her every success in the future.
