Jannik Schuster's first interview: Brentford’s world-class player development is why I signed | OneFootball

Jannik Schuster has spoken of his excitement after completing his move to Brentford from Red Bull Salzburg.

The 19-year-old defender has signed a contract until June 2031, with the club holding an option to extend the deal by a further year.

In his first interview as a Bee, Schuster discussed his first impressions of Brentford, the club’s reputation for developing players, and what supporters can expect from him on the pitch.

“It’s a great feeling,” said the club’s newest recruit. “I’m really looking forward to starting training, meeting everybody, and getting to know the players, staff and fans.

“It’s maybe the best club in the world at developing players. Every conversation I had gave me a good feeling and confidence about the transfer.

“It’s impressive how successful the club has been with players they have brought in from nowhere, I would say!”

Looking ahead to life on the pitch, he added: “My athleticism is good, I can jump high and run fast. My strengths are in defending, and I hope I can show that.

“I’m really excited when I look at the current centre-backs, and I think I can learn a lot from them. If I train with them every day, I’ll pick up some things they can do that I can’t.

“I want to develop myself as a player and as a person. This is a new country for me, a new language, and I’m excited about it.”