Yennaris arrives from Gunners
Monday 27 January 2014 15:39, UK
Brentford have signed England Under-19 international Nico Yennaris from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old, who can play in defence and midfield, has agreed a two-and-a-half year contract and could make his debut against Bristol City at Griffin Park on Tuesday night. Yennaris made four appearances for the Gunners, including one as a half-time substitute against Manchester United in the Premier League in 2012. Bees boss Mark Warburton told the club website: "Nico is a player we have watched for many years as he has come through the Academy at Arsenal. "He is a very talented player, technically good and physically sound. He has a real tactical astuteness for a young player. "Nico has shown great flexibility in terms of positioning, appearing for Arsenal at right-back, left-back and in midfield. "Nico is in the same age category as George Saville, Jake Bidwell and Marcello Trotta. "He is a talented young player and I am sure he will have a bright future at Brentford Football Club. We are delighted to secure him permanently."
