Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Frederick signs long-term deal at Brentford

English Premier League side Brentford FC have secured the permanent transfer of promising Nigerian defender Benjamin Frederick.

The 18-year-old joins the Bees from Simoiben Academy in Kaduna, Nigeria, after impressing during his loan spell with the club’s B team. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports the contract runs until 2028.

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“EXCL: Brentford trigger buy option to sign Nigerian talented defender Benjamin Frederick (18). Brentford decided to activate the option and sign him from Kaduna-based Simoiben Academy. The contract will be valid until 2028.”

🔴⚪️🇳🇬 EXCL: Brentford trigger buy option to sign Nigerian talented defender Benjamin Frederick (18).

Brentford decided to activate the option and sign him from Kaduna based Simoiben Academy, sources from Nigeria confirm.

The contract will be valid until 2028. 🐝 pic.twitter.com/lSHqQSnx2D
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 30, 2024

Frederick, who previously played for Nigeria’s U-20 team, arrived at Brentford on loan last August. While he hasn’t yet featured for the first team, he was included on the bench for a January FA Cup match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This move suggests Brentford sees potential in Frederick and believes he can develop into a first-team player in the future.

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