Brentford have secured the signing of Ireland defender Nathan Collins from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 22-year-old has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League club, setting a new record transfer fee.
While the exact amount was not disclosed, reports suggest that Brentford paid around 23 million pounds ($29.25 million) for Collins, surpassing the previous record of 21 million pounds for German forward Kevin Schade.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank praised Collins' defensive abilities, highlighting his composure, calmness, and strong heading skills, which will be valuable in the Premier League.
"He has a lot of very good abilities that we value a lot. He's a composed and calm defender. His heading in both boxes is a big thing, both in open play and from set-pieces, which is massive in the Premier League," Frank said.
Brentford finished ninth in the league last season, narrowly missing out on a European spot by two points.
