Marinakis credited for Nottingham Forest transfer – Player now seizing opportunity with both hands

Hutchinson scored his first Serie A goal for Milan on Sunday after joining on loan from Nottingham Forest, with Marinakis credited for facilitating the deal.

Omari Hutchinson has made a promising start at AC Milan following his loan move from Nottingham Forest late in the summer transfer window. The English winger scored his first Serie A goal on Sunday in Milan's 2-0 win over Udinese, starting on the right of the attacking midfield in his first league start.

Hutchinson arrived as a replacement for Rafael Leao, who joined Galatasaray, and has had to adapt to Ruben Amorim's system. Amorim initially deployed him as a right wing-back in the Europa League before moving him into the front three, where he has shown his best form. The deal was structured as a loan worth €3.5m with a €50m option to buy, and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis played a key role in facilitating it through his relationship with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale.

With injuries in Milan's squad creating opportunities and Amorim gradually increasing his game time, Hutchinson's prospects at the club appear to be improving. The presence of English-speaking players in the dressing room has also aided his integration.