Brentford have officially signed Kaye Furo Tamuno Iyowuna, the 18-year-old forward, from Belgian champions Club Brugge on a five-and-a-half-year deal, marking another exciting addition to the Premier League club’s attacking options.
Furo, who has impressed with both Club Brugge’s senior team and youth squads, made his senior debut in August 2025 and scored his first goal in December. With eight appearances this season and a brief cameo in the Champions League against Arsenal, the young striker has shown he can perform at a high level, even as a teenager.
From Belgium to the Premier League: A Rising Star
Born in Belgium to Nigerian footballer Iyenemi Furo, who represented the Super Eagles at the 2000 AFCON and Sydney Olympics, Kaye Furo carries both talent and footballing heritage. Eligible to play for either Nigeria or Belgium, he could potentially follow in his father’s footsteps and represent Nigeria at the senior level in the future.
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Before his move to Brentford, Furo spent six years developing at Club Brugge, having joined their academy in 2017. He signed his first professional contract at just 15 and quickly made waves in the UEFA Youth League, scoring against Atletico Madrid U19. His senior breakthrough came in 2025, culminating in appearances in Belgium’s top league and Champions League action, signaling he was ready for a bigger stage.
Brentford’s Strategic Signing
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised Furo as a talent they had been tracking for some time. “Kaye is someone we have tracked for a while that we are really excited about bringing to the club”, Andrews said. “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”.
The reported transfer fee of £8.7 million underlines Brentford’s commitment to nurturing young forwards and investing in players with long-term potential. Furo will now be part of a squad that blends experience and youth, giving him a platform to grow in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
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A Bright Future Ahead
At 18, Kaye Furo is a forward to watch closely. With his pace, technical skill, and footballing lineage, he represents the next generation of talent bridging Belgian and Nigerian football. As Brentford integrates him into their system, fans can expect a player eager to make an impact both domestically and in European competitions.
For Nigerian football supporters, Furo is another promising prospect who could one day don the Super Eagles jersey, continuing the legacy of his father while carving his own path in Europe.
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