OFFICIAL: Brentford smash club transfer record to sign Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare
Brentford FC has signed Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club-record transfer fee. The 24-year-old signed a five-year contract after a successful season in Ligue 1 where he was named the best African player in the French league.
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Record-breaking transfers reflect the increasing financial power and competitive ambitions of Premier League clubs.
Brentford have officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a deal that breaks the club's transfer record. The Mali international arrives at the Gtech Community Stadium following a sensational season in France, where he helped his former side secure a historic Champions League qualification and lift the Coupe de France for the first time in their history.
Brentford have underlined their Premier League ambitions by completing the permanent signing of Sangare from Lens for a club-record fee. The 24-year-old has committed his future to the Bees by signing a five-year contract, which also includes a club option for a further year, ensuring he will be a pillar of the first team for the foreseeable future.
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