Forest Green have announced an agreement in principle with Macclesfield FC winger Sean Etaluku.
Renowned for his exceptional pace and attacking flair the 21 year-old is set, subject to a medical, to become Rovers’ 17th signing of the 2025/26 season. Etaluku will reunite with manager Robbie Savage, having previously worked together at Macclesfield during their promotion-winning campaign.
Etaluku will also rejoin former Macclesfield trio Laurent Mendy, Neil Kengni and Tre Pemberton who made the switch to Nailsworth in the summer.
Speaking earlier this month, Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage hinted at his plans to strengthen the squad’s attacking options: “We’re looking to bring an attacking player in probably next week, after the FA Cup. That’s what we’re looking at, especially now with the news of Kyle [McAllister] and his broken hand.”
In a statement, Macclesfield FC confirmed: “Over the course of the last few months, Macclesfield FC have received a number of offers for midfielder Sean Etaluku.
“All of these were from higher division teams and politely declined.
“Just over three weeks ago, we received a significant bid from Enterprise National League Club Forest Green Rovers. Given the fact that Sean is currently in the last year of his contract and personally expressed his wish to leave, it was decided that it would be in the best interests of the Football Club to sanction the move in principle.
“This is subject to Sean completing a successful medical, and we will provide a further update on this in due course.”
Etaluku signed for The Silkmen in November 2024 from League Two side, Barrow, and has featured heavily throughout his time with the club.
The rapid winger had been on loan at Matlock Town and his performances caught the eye of then boss Robbie Savage – who Sean teams up with at Rovers once more.
A product of Burnley’s Academy, Etaluku’s speed and quality caused a number of problems for opposition sides in their promotion-winning 2024-25 season.
He was also named 2024/25 Northern Premier
