This time last summer, Manchester City goalkeeper Aro Muric was about to be loaned out to Dutch outfit NAC Breda on a season long loan.

The 19-year-old was yet to play for City's first team, and was behind Ederson and Claudio Bravo in the pecking order at the Etihad. A loan made perfect sense.

But an injury to Bravo a month into his spell in the Eredivisie saw him recalled unexpectedly, and now Muric now has Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup winner's medals.

It has been an extraordinary 11 months for Muric, whose penalty heroics at Leicester in the Carabao Cup were pivotal in City's historic treble. City could not have made English football history without him.

Now 20, Muric has also earned his first five caps for Kosovo in a season that would have exceeded any expectations he had when he agreed to join NAC Breda.

But ahead of the new campaign, Muric's priorities have now changed, and he faces a key decision that could affect the trajectory of his career.

Reports this week suggested Nottingham Forest want to take Muric on loan after manager Martin O'Neill was seen watching him in action for Kosovo, and speculation has grown surrounding a potential move to the City Ground.

On the face of it, a season on loan in the Championship would be perfect experience for Muric to showcase his obvious abilities. His path to the first team at City is blocked by Ederson, and he would also strengthen his claim on the number one shirt for Kosovo.

But before Muric - and City - agree to any deal, they must give some thought to where the young goalkeeper stands in Pep Guardiola's plans.

With Claudio Bravo back to full fitness, City do not need to worry about bringing in cover in the goalkeeping department for 2019/20.

But when Muric returns, Guardiola's plans for Muric might look very different.

Bravo, 36, is not getting any younger, and City may have to find a replacement. Muric would be a logical candidate to stay at the club and provide competition for Ederson, but the taste of first team football could change his priorities.

With a season of good performances in the Championship under his belt, the Kosovan is unlikely to be happy returning to the Etihad as understudy.

So letting Muric leave on loan is not as simple as giving a youngster a taste of regular games. If City want him to be their long-term number two, they might be wiser to keep him at the Etihad to avoid a situation where he must leave to get the playing time he wants and the club are left without a back-up to Ederson.

However, playing regularly is an opportunity Muric cannot pass up.

If he performs to his potential, his future is in his own hands - even if it comes with a difficult decision in a year's time.

But as Muric is well aware, a lot can change in the space of a season.