Nottingham Forest star McKenna seals shock transfer to Champions League side

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Forest confirmed the loan move in a 61-word statement - and he
Forest confirmed the loan move in a 61-word statement - and he's set for baptism of fire

NOTTINGHAM FOREST defender Scott McKenna has joined Copenhagen on a six-month loan.

The 27-year-old was reportedly banished from first team training in December due to a dispute over his contract.

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Scott McKenna has joined Copenhagen on loanCredit: Getty

He returned to the bench when Forest faced Brentford earlier this month, but has since been limited to just 18 minutes of game time.

And with the centre-back already a long way down the pecking order at the City Ground, Forest officials have sanctioned a loan move.

McKenna will now spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign with Copenhagen.

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Forest confirmed his departure on social media earlier today with a short statement.

It read: "Scott McKenna has joined FC Copenhagen on loan for the remainder of the season.

"The Scotland international has featured six times for The Reds in all competitions this term. The 27-year-old now heads to Denmark for the rest of the campaign, with Copenhagen currently sat third in the Danish Superliga.

"We wish Scott all the best for his time in Denmark."

Upon his arrival at Copenhagen, the Scotland international said: "I see it as a really good opportunity for me.

"FC Copenhagen is an internationally recognised club, which always plays for the titles and which has shown itself fantastically internationally.

"I'm really looking forward to meeting the team and coming to the training camp, which is a perfect starting point for me in terms of quickly getting into the group, and I will do my utmost for the championship to end in Copenhagen again."

Copenhagen face Manchester City in the Champions League round-of-16.

Emillia Hawkins

Nottingham Forest, Denmark, Copenhagen, Champions League

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