Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that Jamie McDonnell has signed a new two-year contract, with the Club holding an option for a further year.
McDonnell was a regular in the 2023/24 season for the B Team, captaining the side on 22 occasions including in both PL2 play-off fixtures.
His performances have earned himinternational recognition, having been selected for the Northern Ireland U21 squad for their Euro 2025 qualifiers.
The young midfielder, who joined Forest in 2020, has also enjoyed some first team exposure with The Reds, featuring in the matchday squad in January for both the FA Cup tie against Blackpool and then in the Premier League at Brentford.
McDonnell said: “I’m delighted to extend my stay at the Club, continuing the journey I’ve been on over the last four years.
“Having progressed through the age groups from the U18s to the B Team and also getting experience of being around the first team, I’m looking forward to pushing on and trying to eventually establish myself within the Forest first team.”
Head of Academy Chris McGuane added “Jamie continues to develop both as a player and as a leadership figure within the B Team.
"He is a well-respected member of the group and his professionalism on and off the pitch has earned him this new deal. We look forward to seeing him grow as a player as he looks to make that next step.”