In exciting news for English Premier League fans, 18-year-old Benjamin Frederick, a promising Nigerian U-20 centre-back, has officially signed with Brentford.
Frederick who hails from Kaduna State, caught the eye of European giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid while playing for Simoiben Football Club, Moses Simon’s academy.
Initially arriving on loan last summer, Frederick impressed the Brentford coaching staff enough to secure a permanent deal.
Renowned transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the signing of a four-year contract.
Joining compatriot Frank Onyeka at Brentford, Frederick expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “Signing permanently for Brentford is a great moment for me and my family and I want to thank everyone who started this journey with me.”
The young defender has already shown promise during training with the first team and has been selected for Premier League and FA Cup matches, demonstrating the club’s confidence in his abilities.
