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Brentford confirm first signing of the summer as Frank Onyeka joins from FC Midtjylland

Premier League newcomers Brentford have made Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka their first signing of the summer.

The 23-year-old joins from FC Midtjylland, where Bees owner Matthew Benham is the majority shareholder, for an undisclosed fee.

Onyeka, who has passed a medical and received a work permit, has signed a five-year contract in west London.

u270d We are delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Frank Onyeka on a five-year deal from FC Midtjylland

ud83dudc49 https://t.co/oxSjwlJw14#OnyekaAnnounced pic.twitter.com/tzONkVct8n— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 20, 2021

Brentford have completed the signing of Frank Onyeka from Danish side FCu00a0Midtjylland

Brentford have completed the signing of Frank Onyeka from Danish side FC Midtjylland

He played in both of Midtjylland's Champions League matches against Liverpool last season, a 1-1 draw in Denmark and a 2-0 defeat at Anfield.