Fans in disbelief at video Nottingham Forest posted after Morgan Gibbs-White's new contract was confirmed

Fans can't quite believe what Nottingham Forest posted after Morgan Gibbs-White signed a new contract.

Earlier in the month, Forest star Gibbs-White was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

At the time, it was reported that Spurs had triggered a release clause in the Forest player's contract.

However, it was then claimed that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was left unimpressed with Spurs' pursuit of his star man.

It was understood that Forest insist they did not given their rivals permission to speak to Gibbs-White and were willing to go to whatever lengths required to stop the transfer from happening.

Clubs are not allowed to talk to players under contract with another team unless they have permission, with a previous ruling setting a precedent.

On Saturday, Forest announced that Gibbs-White had signed a new three-year deal with the club.

Speaking afterwards, Gibbs-White thanked Marinakis and said he is the 'base' of what Forest are trying to achieve.

After a video of the interview was posted on social media, one fan said: "Why he looks like he was forced?"

Another tweeted: "This isnt a great look i’ll be honest, why’s he watching over him as he speaks."

A third fan added: "Surely forest fans can see how odd this whole thing is."

Someone else wrote: "What a truly bizarre situation."

A fifth commented: "Poor guy literally he is standing right next to him. Can’t even look at the camera when he says he is delighted to sign."

“I’ve felt the love instantly from the very first moment I stepped through the door.” 🗣️@Morgangibbs27 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Wpz9d3dj2D

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 27, 2025

What did Evangelos Marinakis say about Morgan Gibbs-White?

Marinakis said: "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality. He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.

“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey."