Brentford have triggered the buy option clause to sign on-loan Nigeria 18-year-old defender Benjamin Frederick.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Kaduna based Simoiben Academy graduate will become The Bees new permanent player until 2028.
“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,” Romano added.
Frederick who plays for the Nigeria national under-20 team, joined Brentford B on loan from Nasarawa United in 2023.
🔴⚪️🇳🇬 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
The centre-back is a product of the Simoiben Football Academy owned by Super Eagles’ star Moses Simon.
