Brentford FC has completed the signing of 18-year-old forward Kaye Furo from Belgian side Club Brugge on a long-term contract, marking the first significant acquisition of the Keith Andrews era.
The Belgium youth international, who joins subject to international clearance and a work permit, has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League club.
The move represents a classic piece of Brentford business, focusing on a promising young talent with high potential for development.
Furo, who made his senior debut for Club Brugge in August 2025 and has already experienced Champions League football, arrives with a growing reputation. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall, the striker described himself as a player of “speed and power” in his first interview as a Brentford player.
“I’m a striker that likes to do everything in the air – heading, jumping and contesting with defenders,” Furo stated, outlining the physical attributes he brings to the Bees’ attack. His brief senior career includes eight appearances this season, featuring a memorable first professional goal in a Pro League match in December and coming off the bench against Arsenal in Europe’s premier club competition just days later.
For the player, the transfer fulfills a significant ambition. “It’s very exciting to be here and I just feel very grateful. It’s a dream come true for me to come to a club like Brentford,” Furo expressed.
He emphasized the club’s environment as a key factor in his decision, noting, “The moment I came here, I saw this was a family club and the energy is real, it’s not being faked or played. I really felt this is the right club for me to develop as a striker, and to become one of the best strikers one day”.
His commitment to improvement was clear as he added, “Every day when I come to training, I’ll get my head down and continue working until I can become what I want to become”.
Brentford’s head coach, Keith Andrews, who recently took over from Thomas Frank, revealed that the club has monitored Furo’s progress for some time. “Kaye is someone we have tracked for a while that we are really excited about bringing to the club,” Andrews said.
The coach expressed strong confidence in the teenager’s future, stating, “His attributes are ones that I like and feel we can develop within the environment we have created. I have no doubt he will be a big player for us”.
This signing is an early indication of the direction Andrews wishes to take the squad, which underwent notable changes in the summer of 2025, including the record signing of Dango Ouattara and the high-profile sale of Bryan Mbeumo.
Furo’s footballing pedigree is noteworthy; he is the son of former Nigeria international Furo Iyenemi and is eligible to represent both Belgium and Nigeria at the international level. Having played for Belgium from the under-15 to under-21 age groups, his career began in the youth setup at Royal Antwerp before he joined Club Brugge’s academy in 2017.
He signed his first professional contract at just 15 and demonstrated his scoring ability in youth competitions, including netting against Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Youth League. His progression continued with 18 goals in 32 Challenger Pro League appearances for Club Brugge’s reserve side over two seasons, paving the way for his senior breakthrough.
The transfer aligns perfectly with Brentford’s well-established and data-driven recruitment model, which has been fundamental to the club’s rise from the lower divisions to an established Premier League presence.
Owned by Matthew Benham, the club utilizes advanced statistical analysis to identify undervalued talent across global markets, a strategy that has previously uncovered stars like Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins.
In securing a highly-regarded young prospect like Furo on a long-term contract, Brentford once again invests in potential with the aim of nurturing a future first-team standout and, potentially, a substantial future asset. For Kaye Furo, the move to West London is the next step in a rapidly ascending career, offering him the platform to develop in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.