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Midfielder Lewis O’Brien appears poised to dash the hopes of several Championship clubs, including Leeds United and Hull City, by opting to remain in the United States rather than return to English football when his Nottingham Forest departure is finalized in January 2024. The 26-year-old’s journey since joining Forest has been marked by limited opportunities, coming full circle from his appearance against them while representing Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final before his 2022 transfer.
His tenure at Forest has been characterized by a series of loan moves, including an unsuccessful attempt to join Blackburn Rovers, followed by spells at DC United, Middlesbrough, and his current stint at Los Angeles FC. Recent speculation has linked him with various Championship sides, notably West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City, where he would have found familiar faces in his former Huddersfield colleagues – manager Carlos Corberan and coach Narcis Pelach respectively.
However, according to The Sun on Sunday’s report by Alan Nixon, O’Brien’s future appears to be set in Los Angeles. A permanent transfer agreement has already been put in place between Forest and LAFC, with a fixed transfer fee of £7 million scheduled to be triggered when his loan period concludes in January. While Championship clubs continue to make inquiries about his availability, with Leeds and Hull showing particular interest, O’Brien has reportedly found contentment both professionally and personally in Los Angeles, making a permanent transfer to LAFC the most likely outcome of his current situation.
This development suggests a significant shift in O’Brien’s career trajectory, moving from the English Championship to establishing himself in Major League Soccer, where he has apparently found a more suitable environment for both his playing career and lifestyle preferences.
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