Costel Pantilimon doesn't want a return to Watford next season.

The Romanian goalkeeper joined Nottingham Forest on loan in January and has played an integral role for Aitor Karanka's side.

And after struggling to make an impact at Vicarage Road since moving there in 2016, the former Manchester City man wants a fresh start with Forest.

"I like the spirit of the club, I like the history and I like the team," he told the Forest programme. "I have very good teammates and the staff are good as well.

"I hope that I will be here next season and that I can help the team as much as possible for the aims that we have.

"I really like what is happening here."