Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee

What the report says

Brentford have completed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens on what the Premier League club describe as a record transfer fee. The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with an option for a further year, and the club did not disclose the amount paid. Brentford said the deal goes beyond the £42.5m they spent on Dango Ouattara last summer.

Head coach Keith Andrews said Sangare had been on Brentford’s list for some time and pointed to the player’s progress after a series of loan spells. Andrews added that Sangare impressed for Lens, who finished second in Ligue 1 last season, and for Mali, where he has become an important squad member. According to the BBC report, Sangare made 33 appearances for Lens after joining from Rapid Vienna.

The move adds another high-profile addition to Brentford’s squad as they prepare for the new season. In broader context, Sangare’s path has included spells with Red Bull Salzburg and Hartberg before his move to Rapid Vienna, and he has also earned 16 caps for Mali, including participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Brentford said they expect him to be a strong fit for the club both on and off the pitch.