Brentford close to completing €20m defender signing

TL;DR

Brentford is nearing a €20 million deal for defender Jannik Schuster from Red Bull Salzburg. The 19-year-old has made 30 appearances this season and is a regular for Austria's Under 21 team.

Key points

Brentford close to signing defender Jannik Schuster
Deal worth around €20 million
Schuster has made 30 appearances this season
19-year-old defender plays for Austria's Under 21 team

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Brentford close to completing €20m defender signing

Brentford Move Quickly for Salzburg Prospect

Brentford appear close to another calculated move in the transfer market, with Florian Plettenberg reporting that the club have reached a verbal agreement with Red Bull Salzburg for defender Jannik Schuster in a deal worth around €20 million.

At 19, Schuster already carries the profile of a modern centre back. Comfortable in possession, physically composed and trusted regularly by Salzburg, he has made 30 appearances this season while also featuring for Austria’s Under 21 side.

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Salzburg Pathway Attracts Attention

There is growing recognition around Europe that Salzburg remain one of football’s strongest development clubs. Schuster’s rise has followed a familiar route, exposure to senior football at a young age, European competition experience and tactical education in an aggressive system.

Brentford’s recruitment department has repeatedly targeted players before their market value explodes. This deal feels consistent with that strategy. Rather than chasing established names, the club continue investing in profiles capable of developing into Premier League level performers.

Plettenberg reports that “a formal agreement and official announcement are expected once the final details of the deal are completed.”