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Back in Forest Richards will return to parent club Nottingham Forest following the conclusion of his loan spell at Rio Ave.

Impact Richards made 14 Liga Portugal appearances across 702 minutes this season, contributing no goals or assists in a limited campaign that marked his second consecutive loan at the Portuguese club. Richards had previously made 26 league appearances and one assist for Rio Ave in 2024/25, and now heads back to Forest where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season, with his contract at the City Ground also set to expire next season.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back with Nottingham Forest Richards has returned to Nottingham Forest following his loan with Olympiacos.

Impact Richards has ended his loan spell in Greece, as after a season with Olympiacos, he has returned to his parent club in England. He only saw a minor role while on loan, starting eight times in 15 appearnaces while an assist was his only goal contribution. He will hope to see time with Forest now that he has returned, as he has yet to appear for the club since joining in 2022.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be shevled Richards (leg) is still not ready to return, confirmed manager Steve Coooper per the Nottingham Post.

Impact Richards has yet to make his debut for the team since signing last summer as he missed the entire 2022/23 season with a leg injury. He is still some time away from returning, therefore he is not expected to have much of a role when he returns to the pitch.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out versus Arsenal Richards (leg) hasn't been included in Nottingham Forest's team to face Arsenal Saturday.

Impact Richards is inching closer to a full recovery, but he will be sidelined for at least another week due to a leg fracture.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be fit for Saturday Richards (leg) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023/24 season after recovering from a fractured leg last July. " I'm feeling good and been gradually building in pre se...

Impact It has not been an easy road for Richards, who struggled to recover from a fractured leg suffered last July. He failed to make an appearances with Bayern Munich last season as he is set to make his first appearance on the pitch since May 2022.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Richards (leg) was seen training with the squad Monday.

Impact Richards was sidelined for the entirety of the 2022-23 season due to his leg injury but seems to be ready for the upcoming campaign. At this point, it's hard to imagine the defender will immediately jump into the starting XI whenever he makes his long-awaited debut for Forest.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Richards, Nottingham Forest and the curious case of a missing season An undetected injury and a string of other niggles means the defender is yet to play for his new club. Is his luck about to change?

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends season out of squad Richards closed the season with a mysterious leg injury that forced him to miss the entire 2022/23 campaign.

Impact Richards suffered a hairline fracture in his leg 11 days after signing for Forest last July and never got back on the pitch. His timeline was extended with every update until the end of the season. It's hard to see him finding a role next season, but that could change if he can get back to health and feature in the pre-season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in February Richards (leg) is expecting to rejoin training within "the next week or two," Forest manager Steve Cooper told Paul Taylor of The Athletic on Thursday.

Impact Richards hasn't played all season for Forest due to a leg fracture he suffered back in July. It's been a long road to recovery and he still likely has a few more weeks remaining, but he's hoping to be able to link back up with the team soon.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Richards (leg) will not be ready for Wednesday's clash with Southampton.

Impact Richards has resumed training with the first team, so he could be ready to go sooner rather than later. Still, the defender doesn't have a clear recovery timeline at this point. Richards was used sparingly by Bayern Munich last season but could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Richards (leg) is out for Tuesday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Richards was targeting a return during a Tuesday clash with Manchester United but was unable to make his way back into the first team. The wing-back has yet to make his debut with Nottingham Forest, and would likely be a bench option before being integrated into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back soon Richards (broken leg) might be back to training around the Dec. 27 match against Manchester United, according to manager Steve Cooper via the Nottingham Post. "Omar (Richards) is o...

Impact Richards has yet to make his debut since signing for Forest but that could change in 2023. Coming off his season spent at Bayern Munich in 2021/22, Richards could offer another dimension to a team in need of more help to avoid relegation.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to partial training Richards (leg) trained partially during Monday's session, manager Steven Cooper told the Nottingham Post. "Omar has trained today for the first time, actually, so that's something...

Impact Richards remains out until after the World Cup break, but any return to training is good news for the defender who has yet to debut. Richards has been slowly easing back into training with running and individual drills, and appears to be progressing on schedule. Richards will hope to complete his recover during the World Cup break, and return for the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for winter return Richards (leg) is "definitely making good progress" with his recovery and is targeting a return to the squad after the World Cup break, manager Steve Cooper told the Nottingham Pos...

Impact Richards has been out since July with a hairline fracture in his leg, and he's still yet to make his debut for Nottingham Forest. Scott McKenna and Steve Cook have been the primary center-backs this season with Joe Worrall the first option off the bench, but Richards will want to break into the XI once he does finally return to fitness.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track in recovery Richards (leg) is recovering well and is on course to return in four-to-six weeks, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact It's a positive update on Richards, who should be back on the pitch in a few weeks. It's unknown what role he'll have in the squad given the influx of new bodies, but he still figures to compete for minutes. The best thing going for him is versatility in that he can play numerous positions across the pitch.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forest working to complete Omar Richards, Neco Williams deals Nottingham Forest are working on permanent deals to sign Omar Richards and Neco Williams, The Athletic understands. It is hoped agreements f...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Forest confirm Richards signing from Bayern Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Omar Richards from Bayern Munich. The Athletic understands the deal is worth in the region o...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nottingham Forest makes Mangala 12th signing for EPL return

Nottingham Forest signed Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala from Stuttgart on Sunday for an undisclosed fee as the English Premier League newcomer’s fourth signing from the German Bun...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Out months with leg fracture Richards will miss up to 10 weeks with a hairline fracture in his leg, reports Daniel Taylor of The Athletic.

Impact It's a tough injury for Richards, who was finally set up to see significant playing time at his new club. Instead, he'll miss at least the first month of the season, if not more. His playing time still remains unclear, as Forest have added a bevy of defensive options heading into the new season, but for now, he won't compete for playing time.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper hopes Richards can 'bring what he learned at Bayern with him' Left back has long been a problem position for Forest, but Steve Cooper hopes he has finally found the answer in the former Reading man

JULY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nottingham Forest signs left back Richards from Bayern

Nottingham Forest has strengthened its squad for its first English Premier League campaign since 1999 with the signing of English left back Omar Richards from Bayern Munich

JULY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs with Forest Richards has signed a four-year deal with Nottingham Forest from Bayern Munich.

Impact Richards will finally get a chance for playing time again after an interesting move to Bayern Munich only a year ago. He managed just 435 league minutes for Bayern last season, but more importantly only two seasons ago he started 38 matches for Reading in the Championship where he played exclusively at left-back. He figures to step into Forest and find immediate time, though it's unclear where he'll fit in the squad, as Jack Colback played on the left flank last season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forest working to complete Neco Williams, Omar Richards deals Nottingham Forest are working on permanent deals to sign Neco Williams and Omar Richards, The Athletic understands.It is hoped agreements fo...

JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Forest trying to sign Bayern's Omar Richards Nottingham Forest are working to sign Omar Richards from Bayern Munich, The Athletic understands.They will have to compete with French side...

JULY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Virus-hit Bayern Munich returns with 2-1 loss to Gladbach

Bayern Munich has lost at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 as the Bundesliga resumed despite coronavirus-induced absences

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

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