Brentford complete club-record signing and target more additions | OneFootball

Brentford have completed the club-record signing of midfielder Mamadou Sangaré from Lens.

The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the option for a further year for a fee of around £42m.

His arrival follows the departure of Jordan Henderson, who is expected to join Chelsea.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said: “Mamadou is someone that we’ve tracked for quite some time. He’s been on our radar and was a player we were really keen to bring in.

“Last season was a huge season for him following a couple of loan spells during which he developed. At Lens, he performed at such a consistently high level for a team that finished second in the league.

“Added to that was his form for Mali, where he became a really key player for them.

“He’s a player that adds to a really good midfield that we already have; he also adds qualities that we don’t have. He complements the current midfield.

“From the conversations I’ve had with him, he’s very keen to come here. He’s a humble young man, but he’s equally as determined to succeed in his career.

“He fits everything we want from a Brentford player, on and off the pitch. He’ll be a player that I think will become very, very popular with the fans.”

Brentford are keen on further adding to their squad before the transfer window shuts, with boss Andrews keen on bolstering his attack.