Transfer update: Brentford sign Olakigbe forward from Fulham

THE 18-year-old ahead, who can play as a striker and winger, was born in Nigeria however raised in England and can hyperlink up with Brentford’s reserve group as they slowly ease him in.

Olakigbe made 22 appearances within the Beneath-18 Premier League final season, scoring 11 objectives whereas offering three assists for Fulham.

Olakigbe has been a part of the youth setup at Craven Cottage since 2018 as he went on to characteristic for the membership’s Beneath-18 and Beneath-23 sides. The previous QPR teenager is eligible to play for Nigeria, having featured for England on the Beneath-18 stage.

He performed for England U18 as they defeated Austria, Wales, and Croatia to win the 4 Nations match final month.

“We’re delighted to verify the signing of Michael Olakigbe from Fulham for an undisclosed price,” Brentford introduced through an announcement on their web site.

“The 18-year-old winger will work underneath Neil MacFarlane and his employees as a part of Brentford B and he has signed a four-year contract with a Membership possibility of a further yr,” the assertion added