Powerful central defender signed on a free transfer by the Whites after turning down a contract at Wycombe Wanderers in the summer of 2024.

The former Colchester United youngster student had played almost 100 games for Wycombe after a spell at university preceded his move to Adams Park following a successful trial in April, 2021.

Recovering from early injury problems, Forino finished his first season strongly with the Whites, scoring a memorable winner against Wigan Athletic to claim his first goal for the club and earn Wanderers a first derby success over their local rivals in a decade.

London-born, Forino has played international football for St Lucia.