Sunday, June 5, 2026 - British Nigerian footballer, Michael Kayode has penned a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford, Kayode only linked up with the Bees just one year ago from Fiorentina in a deal worth €18m.
The new contract will see the versatile full-back remain
with Brentford until June 2032, with the club keeping an option to extend for
one more year.
Kayode can’t hide his excitement after signing the new
contract.
“I feel like
this club is a family, so I wanted to continue my journey here. I have amazing
relationships that make me really like coming in for the morning to train and
have fun with my team-mates, the staff and all the people around,” Kayode told
the official club website.
“Ever since
I joined the club, everything has been amazing. It feels like I’ve been playing
for Brentford for 10 years. I’ve improved a lot on the pitch and outside of the
pitch. That’s really important for me.”
Brentford
head coach Keith Andrews said: “Michael had an amazing season last year. He
epitomised everything good that we do. His development and evolution has been
really, really impressive.
“Michael’s someone that we love working with every single
day, who comes in with such an enthusiastic demeanour, and is a joy to be
around and to coach. We’re absolutely delighted that he wants to stay because
we love having him here, and this new contract is absolutely deserved.”
Kayode joined Brentford on loan in January 2025 with the
option to buy activated for a total fee of €18m last summer.
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