On Thursday, the Brentford players sent Premier League leaders Arsenal into the shower with one poor point. Kristoffer Ajer guarded the Brentford cage as a centre-back throughout the game, Mikel Arteta admitted it is horribly difficult to face the Bees, especially at their 17,250-capacity Brentford Community Stadium. It’s something liberating to follow this club. Kristioffer Ajer recently extended with Brentford until 2030, now comes a new extension that shows Brentford is the club to be at today.
It has become a “tradition” in recent years that the biggest stars at Brentford are bought out by big clubs. This summer, Arsenal snatched the captain, Manchester United signed Bryan Mbeumo. Newcastle brought in Yoane Wissa. For Brentford, captaincy and 28 Premier League goals disappeared last season with these players. Brentford are compensated with a total of around £131 million (!), but are not tempted to jump into the transfer market for established attacking stars.
Because what does Igor Thiago, who has worn the Brentford shirt since 2024, do? He takes his place and clinches with an impressive 17 Premier League goals in 26 games!
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The biggest stars can disappear, and then others take over the role and remove all longing for the player. This testifies to a proper foundation, upstanding club management and long-term work.
The same has happened on the coaching side. Thomas Frank lifted the club up to the top division, got the Bies established, this season Keith Andrews has led Brentford even a few notches higher. After 26 games, Brentford are in 7th place, four points away from a ticket to the Champions League.
On Friday, Brentford announced that 24-year-old Thiago has signed an extension until 2031, the original contract ran until 2029. There should be no doubt about this. The Brazilian has dedicated himself to Brentford, if any of the big clubs are to snatch this top scorer as well, it will cost.
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Kristoffer Ajer has definitely chosen the right club, which now also ensures the Norwegian international an optimal run-up to the World Cup playoffs. We love it!
