Chris Wood Extends Contract With Nottingham Forest Until 2027 After Impressive Season

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Chris Wood has committed to Nottingham Forest by signing a new two-year contract extension. The New Zealand forward has been impressive this season, netting 14 goals in 22 Premier League matches. His new deal will keep him at the City Ground until 2027. Initially, his contract was set to expire in June, but he follows centre-back Murillo in securing fresh terms.

Wood expressed his enthusiasm for the club's vision and goals. He shared with Sky Sports News: "You can see the dream and ambition this club has. We've had a great start to the season, now midway through. We've got a lot more to achieve and strive towards. I think this club, the ownership, the staff, the players and the fans, have a lot they want to achieve to grow into a great club again."

The striker is confident about the team's future prospects. He feels supported by everyone from the manager to his teammates. Wood stated: "I'm full of confidence and there is a lot of belief instilled in me from the manager down to my team-mates." This reflects his positive outlook on contributing further to Nottingham Forest's success.

Wood's performance places him among top scorers in the league. Only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Isak have outscored him this season. Remarkably, Wood has taken fewer shots than others in the top ten scorers list but boasts a higher conversion rate of 34 per cent.

Discussing his scoring form, Wood said: "Scoring goals is the biggest confidence-booster for a striker. You've still got to do the hard work for the team and make sure your other team-mates are doing well at the same time, but it's a great confidence-booster when you are scoring." His words highlight how crucial goal-scoring is for maintaining self-assurance on the pitch.

This season has been pivotal for Wood as he continues to excel on the field. His ability to convert chances efficiently sets him apart from many peers. With his contract extension secured, he looks forward to contributing further to Nottingham Forest's ambitions.