Michael Kayode
21-Year-Old
Brentford
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kayode joined Brentford on a permanent deal after spending the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan with the club. The defender started the final five matches at right-back and enters the new season competing with the recently-healed Aaron Hickey for a regular role. He logged 22 starts at Fiorentina in 2023/24 but is still fairly fresh to the game. His highlights last season were long throw-ins, something that are unlikely to stop with new manager Keith Andrews being the former set-piece coach. Kayode could be an intriguing fantasy asset in 2025/26 with the main question being consistent starts.
Signs contract extension until 2032
Kayode has signed a new long-term contract with Brentford until summer 2032 with a club option for a further year, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Kayode made 56 appearances across all competitions since joining from Fiorentina on loan in January 2025 before the transfer was made permanent, missing just one Premier League match last season as Brentford secured a ninth-placed finish while earning a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award. Kayode scored his first Brentford goal in a header against Wolves in March and featured seven further times in cup competitions throughout the campaign, with head coach Keith Andrews praising his development, enthusiasm and the impressive evolution he has shown since arriving at the club from Fiorentina, where he had previously made 49 appearances including a run to the Conference League final in 2024.
Kayode made 56 appearances across all competitions since joining from Fiorentina on loan in January 2025 before the transfer was made permanent, missing just one Premier League match last season as Brentford secured a ninth-placed finish while earning a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award. Kayode scored his first Brentford goal in a header against Wolves in March and featured seven further times in cup competitions throughout the campaign, with head coach Keith Andrews praising his development, enthusiasm and the impressive evolution he has shown since arriving at the club from Fiorentina, where he had previously made 49 appearances including a run to the Conference League final in 2024.
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Assists Thiago in 2-2 draw
Kayode assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Everton.
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Scores on lone shot
Kayode scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton.
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In starting squad
Kayode (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
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Training, likely an option
Kayode (undisclosed) is back in training and questionable for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Keith Andrews. "Michael is back in training; we'll see how he is tomorrow. I think he should be in and around it. He just picked up a little knock, and it wasn't quite right to have him involved last weekend."
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Ruled out Saturday
Kayode suffered a knock during the last training session Friday and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brighton, the club announced.
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Linked with Serie A return
Kayode has been linked with a summer move to Juventus, according to Football Italia.
ANALYSIS
Kayode has been a target for Juventus for quite some time, and the Old Lady are likely to make a move for the defender in the summer. However, Kayode might not even consider the possibility of leaving the club. The 21-year-old recently stated he's happy at Brentford and not thinking about leaving the London club.
Kayode has been a target for Juventus for quite some time, and the Old Lady are likely to make a move for the defender in the summer. However, Kayode might not even consider the possibility of leaving the club. The 21-year-old recently stated he's happy at Brentford and not thinking about leaving the London club.