When Brandon Aguilera joined Nottingham Forest last summer, it didn’t take him long to become well-liked by his teammates.
When the Costa Rican signed a contract with the Reds a year earlier in 2022, he was sent out on loan right away, so the lead-up to this season was his first chance to truly make an impression on his parent team. And he carried it out.
When given the chance in preseason friendlies, he made an impression. And defender Moussa Niakhate joked, “Brandon, what a baller!” after witnessing him demonstrate his skills during a training camp in Spain.
In the FA Cup on Wednesday night, the 20-year-old made a really good cameo appearance against Blackpool. He exuded intelligence and a desire to leave his mark. He also exuded confidence and assurance.
He has also given the Reds a significant decision to make in January. After it was determined that Aguilera would play the majority of the campaign at the City Ground, his future was always going to be reevaluated this month. Steve Cooper, the former head coach, wanted to closely monitor his progress before deciding if a loan transfer would be the best option during the winter transfer window.
It’s possible that Aguilera’s performance against the Seasiders influenced Nuno Espirito Santo, Cooper’s replacement, in his decision-making regarding the young player’s future. If there are any more opportunities in the near future, he will have earned them.
