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Mikkel Damsgaard completes move to Brentford, Thomas Frank praises 'another classic signing'

Brentford have signed Danish midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard fromSampdoria for an undisclosed transfer fee.

The 22-year-old has signed his five-year contract with The Bees and will join the squad in training ahead of his United clash at home to Manchester on Saturday. This movement is subject to international customs clearance.

Brentford head his coachThomas Frank said on the club's website:

"He's a young player with great potential for further development. We know we can help Mikkel reach the highest level.

} "Mickel has the ability to create and score goals, has the ability to pass players and run with the ball. It's a great asset for the team."

Damsgaard FC Nordsjaelland 18} youth ranks and made his debut in the Danish top league at the age of 17.

He moved to Sampdoria two years before him, and in his first season with theSerie Ateam he made 35 appearances.

His 2021-22 campaign was interrupted by injury, although he has 16 caps in Denmark in the postponed Euro 2020 tournament.