Ndoye open to Inter or Napoli after Nottingham Forest struggle

Former Bologna player Dan Ndoye is considering a return to Serie A after limited playing time at Nottingham Forest.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:40pm

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Dan Ndoye, a Swiss international who previously played for Bologna, is open to leaving Nottingham Forest and returning to Serie A with either Inter or Napoli. Ndoye has struggled for playing time at Nottingham Forest this season, making 34 appearances but only two starts since December. He is focused on his international duty with Switzerland for now, but says he will evaluate his options at the end of the season.

Why it matters

Ndoye's potential departure from Nottingham Forest would be a blow for the Premier League club, who paid a significant fee to acquire him from Bologna in 2025. His openness to joining Italian giants Inter or Napoli suggests he believes he can find more playing time and success back in Serie A.

The details

Ndoye joined Nottingham Forest from Bologna in 2025 for a fee of €42 million plus bonuses. However, his time in the Premier League has not gone as planned, as he has fallen out of the starting lineup, making only two league starts since December despite 34 total appearances this season. Ndoye says he is focused on his international duties with Switzerland for now, but will evaluate his options at the end of the season.

  • Ndoye joined Nottingham Forest from Bologna in 2025.
  • Ndoye has made 34 competitive appearances for Nottingham Forest this season, with his last Premier League start coming in December.

The players

Dan Ndoye

A Swiss international who previously played for Bologna and is currently with Nottingham Forest, but has struggled for playing time this season.

Inter

An Italian professional football club based in Milan that has been linked with a potential move for Ndoye.

Napoli

An Italian professional football club based in Naples that has also been linked with a potential move for Ndoye.

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What they’re saying

“I am not getting many minutes at club level, but I proved for Switzerland that I have some quality. When I get the opportunity to play, I always give my all.”

— Dan Ndoye, Nottingham Forest player

“Right now I am focused only on Switzerland and Nottingham Forest, we'll see what happens at the end of the season, because we don't know what will happen in future.”

— Dan Ndoye, Nottingham Forest player

What’s next

If Italy qualify for the World Cup through the play-offs, they will face Switzerland in the group stage. Ndoye has friends on the Italy national team and says he has no preference between Italy and Bosnia, but is happy to see Italy make the World Cup.

The takeaway

Ndoye's struggles at Nottingham Forest have led him to consider a return to Serie A, with Inter and Napoli both potential destinations. His international experience and desire for more playing time suggest he believes he can find more success back in Italy.