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Brentford have secured the long-term future of defender Michael Kayode after handing the Italian youngster a contract that will keep him at the club until 2032.
The Premier League side confirmed the agreement on their official website on Friday, revealing that the 21-year-old has signed a deal running until the summer of 2032, with an option to extend it by an additional year.
Kayode initially joined Brentford on loan from Fiorentina in January 2025 before the move was made permanent.
Since arriving in England, the Italy Under-21 international has impressed with a series of strong performances, earning the club’s confidence with his consistent displays.
The athletic full-back has made 56 appearances across all competitions, playing a key role in Brentford’s solid 2025/26 campaign that ended with a ninth-placed finish in the Premier League. He was also nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
Brentford head coach, Keith Andrews, hailed the youngster’s progress.
“Michael had an amazing season last year. He epitomised everything good that we do. His development and evolution has been really, really impressive.
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“He’s someone that we love working with every single day, who comes in with such an enthusiastic demeanour, and is a joy to be around and to coach.
“We’re absolutely delighted that he wants to stay because we love having him here, and this new contract is absolutely deserved,” Andrews said.
The former Juventus youth product began his career in Italy, enjoying a notable spell at Serie D side Gozzano before joining Fiorentina.
He made his Serie A debut in 2023 and featured regularly for the Viola, including in their run to the UEFA Conference League final in 2024.
Since moving to West London, Kayode has quickly established himself.
He scored his first goal for Brentford with a header against Wolves and contributed significantly in both league and cup competitions.
