Jair Cunha

Jair Cunha contract and transfer fees

Jair Cunha's contract with Nottingham Forest runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Jair Cunha has moved for €24m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €12m, Santos to Botafogo, Feb 2025.

Nottingham Forest paid €12m for Jair Cunha in July 2025. His value is now €30m, €18m above the fee. That is €500k per appearance across his 24 for them so far.

Jair Cunha transfer history and what each club made

• Santos · sold to Botafogo for €12m (Feb 2025)
• Botafogo · signed from Santos for €12m (Feb 2025) · sold to Nottingham Forest for €12m (Jul 2025) · no profit or loss for Botafogo
• Nottingham Forest · signed from Botafogo for €12m (Jul 2025) · current club

Jair Cunha injury record and availability

Jair Cunha has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Jair Cunha has played 715 of a possible 900 minutes (79%): 8 starts and 8 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.86.

Since 2025, Jair Cunha has had 3 injury spells: 45 days out and 8 games missed. Longest: foot injury, 32 days (Mar 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 41 days out, 8 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 4 days out, 0 games missed

Nottingham Forest injury list

Jair Cunha international career: Brazil caps

Jair Cunha has 3 senior caps for Brazil (131 minutes, 1 start), the first in September 2026.

Last 12 months: 3 caps, 1 start, 131 minutes in 3 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 12 Oct 2026.