​Brentford have announced the signing of former England forward Callum Wilson on a 12-month contract. Wilson became a free agent after leaving the London Stadium following his club’s relegation from the Premier League. The 34-year-old’s arrival comes on the heels of Jaidon Anthony’s arrival from Burnley earlier this week.
Bees boss Keith Andrews described Wilson as a “really good signing” who possesses the know-how to score goals and the experience around the training ground. He will provide competitive depth in the attacking area for the club, and his addition is set to bolster Brentford’s options behind the striker. Wilson’s arrival also offers mentorship for Brazil international Igor Thiago, whom the club have insisted will not be sold at any price, despite late-summer reports linking offers of £80m or £90m.
“Callum is someone that everyone will be familiar with. He has been a Premier League goalscorer for such a long time,” Andrews said. “He gives us more options in that area of the pitch and will help Igor Thiago and Kaye Furo with the experience that he has.”
Wilson brings extensive Premier League experience, having played for West Ham, Newcastle United and Bournemouth at the top level. He has also earned nine England caps between 2018 and 2023, scoring twice and featuring at the 2022 World Cup. Last season, he scored seven goals in 32 appearances for West Ham.
There had been speculation linking Wilson with a reunion at his boyhood club Coventry City, who are returning to the top flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.
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