Brentford Extends Kristoffer Ajer on Four-Year Deal to 2030
The versatile defender is rewarded for renewed consistency, reflecting Brentford’s focus on trusted squad members.
Overview
- The Norway international signed a four-year contract running to 2030, with a club option for a further year.
- Head coach Keith Andrews praised Ajer’s influence on and off the pitch and highlighted his versatility across the back line.
- Ajer’s previous agreement was due to run to 2028, and the new deal aligns with recent long-term commitments such as Vitaly Janelt’s.
- Signed from Celtic in 2021 for a reported £13.5 million, he has made 113 appearances for Brentford with three goals and five assists.
- This season he has 16 league appearances at centre-back and left-back, assisted Fabio Carvalho’s late equaliser against Chelsea in September, and started the last five league matches.