The Brazil striker says it was a wrench to leave Botafogo over the summer, but now settled in Nottingham, Igor says he's happy about his choice.
“To be honest it was complicated because I was very happy at Botafogo and really settled in the city,” he told Forest's website. “Obviously a lot of things go through your mind, moving to England, the cold weather, having to adapt to a completely new style of football again.
“I was happy at Botafogo, things were going well. I knew an opportunity would present itself at any moment so I made the decision together with my family. Also every player wants to play in the Premier League and play alongside the best players.
“I’m happy. I’m happy here. I made a great decision. I’m able to live through this new experience, to be able to experience a different type of cold. They say the real cold hasn’t arrived yet but I’m preparing myself for it and I’m also sure things will go well.”
He added: “I’m trying to settle as quickly as possible. It’s a different league to Brazil. It’s a much more physical league so you have to be strong and really prepare yourself well because the pace of the game here is quicker. Little by little I’m adapting to it.
“I’m enjoying being a part of this important season.”