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Brentford sign Brazil World Cup winner Garrincha's grandson

Henke Johansson, grandson of Brazil legend Garrincha, has signed for Brentford on a two-and-a-half-year deal (Brentford FC)

Championship side Brentford have signed the grandson of Brazilian World Cup winner Garrincha for their B team.

Swedish youth international Henke Johansson, a winger, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Griffin Park.

The 18-year-old turned down a new deal with Halmstads in his homeland to make the move and transfers for an undisclosed fee.

Brentford head of football operations Robert Rowan said: "I am delighted we have added Henrik to our group.

"He's had a good couple of years in Sweden at club and international level, which initially brought him to our attention.

"We invited him to train with us in December for a few days where he really impressed the technical staff. Henrik is a wide attacker who is intelligent in possession, quick, direct and a good finisher.

"There are areas that the staff and Henrik will need to work on in order for him to further his development and they will plan that with him in the coming weeks."

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Brazilian forward Garrincha (left) won the World Cup with his country in 1958 and 1962
Image: Brazilian forward Garrincha (left) won the World Cup with his country in 1958 and 1962

Johansson will hope he can go on to enjoy something reminiscent of the success his grandfather had during his playing career.

Winning 50 caps for Brazil, he was part of the team which won the World Cup in Sweden in 1958 then retained it four years later in Chile.

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