Mark Ruijl, technical director, stated that there had been much market interest in Eric da Silva Moreira. Eric da Silva Moreira said he heard of the interest a few weeks ago and decided to join after conversations with Mark Ruijl and the trainer.

Nottingham Forest has officially announced that Eric da Silva Moreira has joined Eredivisie club Excelsior on loan. He will stay in Rotterdam for the entire 2026/27 season.

Eric da Silva Moreira, a 20-year-old German-Portuguese right-back, has joined Excelsior from Nottingham Forest on a loan deal lasting until June 30, 2027. He is a Germany U20 international with four caps, and his current market value is €800k, according to Transfermarkt.