Nigeria international Benjamin Fredrick has set his sights on making his Premier League debut for Brentford after signing a new four-year contract and earning promotion to the Bees’ first-team squad.
“My aim is to make my debut with the first team, get Premier League minutes and give my best when I have the opportunity,” the 21-year-old defender said, while reflecting on his ambitions for the season ahead.
“I just want to keep pushing and learning every single day.”
Fredrick, who has linked up with Keith Andrews’ squad during pre-season, signed his new deal, which includes a club option for a further year, after impressing during his time with Brentford’s B team. He described the achievement as a proud moment for himself and his family. “It is a great feeling. I am happy and proud of myself, and my family are proud of me as well,” he said.
“The club has helped me a lot. When I came here, I was a little bit nervous and shy. I did not know how to do the basics because where I am from is a little bit different to here. Especially Neil (MacFarlane) when I first came here. He always encouraged me, never shouted when I made mistakes and just told me to keep my head down and keep playing. He has helped me grow as a player and a person as well.” Related News Rangers reject Simon’s claims of ethnic bias Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala lead Falcons’ WAFCON defence squad I survived on Garri, sold tomatoes, fish, S’Eagles’ Moses Simon shares struggles
