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Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract to keep him at the City Ground until 2027.
Wood has been one of the stars of the season so far, scoring 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances to help Forest to third in the standings.
The 33-year-old joined Forest on loan from Newcastle in January 2023 and completed a permanent move in June that year.
Despite only being at the club for two years he is their leading Premier League goalscorer, overtaking Bryan Roy's record of 24 in December.
"I'm very excited and very happy to have it completed and done, and I'm looking forward to the next couple of years, at least," Wood said.
"I saw the ambition when I first arrived. When I spoke to the owner and his family and saw where they want to be and where they see this club to be - it was clear they have high ambitions and big dreams. He has backed the club for years, even before promotion to the Premier League, which is fantastic, and the team is pushing in the right direction.
"I can't thank the fans enough, they always come in voice and they're always behind the team and myself, it's a pleasure playing in front of them. Here's to a few more years together."
Wood's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season.
He is the second player to commit to the club this month after centre-back Murillo agreed a new four-and-a-half year deal.
The New Zealand striker was named as Forest's first Premier League Player of the Month in November, also becoming the first from his country to achieve that feat.
