James McAtee remains focused as he looks to establish himself at Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

James McAtee remains focused as he looks to establish himself at Forest

Summary

James McAtee faces challenges in his first season at Nottingham Forest, struggling for minutes under four managers. Despite limited appearances, there is optimism that he can succeed in the upcoming season. Supporters are hopeful he will fulfill his potential after joining from Manchester City for around £30m. Manager Vitor Pereira values McAtee's attributes, including game intelligence and work ethic, as crucial for his development. The expectation is that a strong pre-season will enable McAtee to secure more playing time.

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•McAtee struggled for minutes in his debut season at Nottingham Forest.
•He joined Forest on a five-year deal worth about £30m.
•Pereira plans to incorporate McAtee into his tactics next season.
•Supporters believe McAtee's talents will emerge with more opportunities.
•McAtee is known for his strong work ethic and game intelligence.

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9:50 AMYahoo Sports — There is belief talented McAtee will flourish at Forest

What they're saying

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James McAtee battled to be seen in his debut season at the City Ground, struggling for minutes under Nottingham Forest's four managers. There is belief at the City Ground it is only a matter of time before it comes together for McAtee, despite his struggles. To much excitement from supporters, McAtee arrived on a five-year deal worth about £30m weeks after the under-21s' Euro 2025 triumph.
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