Arnaud Kalimuendo
SGE
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Jan 20, 2002 (24)
Right
5'10"
174 lb
Adds attacking energy off bench
Kalimuendo generated one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Analysis: Kalimuendo recorded one inaccurate cross without attempting a shot during 17 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. He replaced Dan Ndoye in the 73rd minute and helped Forest push forward during the closing stages, becoming involved in the late attacking sequence that eventually presented Chris Wood with an opportunity inside the penalty area. Kalimuendo was unable to produce a direct goal contribution as Forest failed to find an equalizer despite creating several promising situations after falling behind.
Returns to England
Kalimuendo will return to parent club Nottingham Forest following the conclusion of his loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Analysis: Kalimuendo scored six goals and provided one assist across 19 Bundesliga appearances including 17 starts during his time in Germany, adding 11 tackles and 22 chances created throughout the campaign. Kalimuendo had previously made nine Premier League appearances and four Europa League outings for Forest before the loan move, and now returns to Nottingham where his future under the new coach will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season.
Plays in cup loss
Kalimuendo played the second half of Wednesday's Carabao Cup loss to Swansea.
Analysis: Kalimuendo got another bit of action, coming off the bench again, this time playing 45 minutes. The forward has been a bench option so far in his time with Nottingham Forest, appearing in the last three Premier League matches. He's a talented striker, but seems to be behind Chris Wood and Igor Jesus in the pecking order of a crowded attack.
Signs with Nottingham Forest
Kalimuendo has signed a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest, joining on a permanent move from Stade Rennais, his new club announced. "It's been a busy few days for us - the culmination of a lot of hard work from our staff over a number of weeks. Arnaud is someone whose progress we've followed closely across PSG, Lens, and Rennes, and we're delighted that the next step in his journey will be here in Nottingham. He's arriving with real excitement and big energy, and we look forward to seeing that on the pitch," said Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson.
Analysis: Kalimuendo scored 18 goals and provided four assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes in the 2024/25 season. He previously netted 21 times in 65 appearances during two loan spells with Lens. Since joining Rennes in 2022, he has played over 100 matches and scored 40 goals, including appearances in the Europa League. Kalimuendo will now discover the Premier League as a good addition in the frontline under coach Nuno Espirito Santo, with the ability to play as a centre-forward while also stretching defenders and operating out wide.
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