Brentford has signed Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has a five-year contract with an option for another year.
Diouf joins after a solid season with West Ham, in which he recorded five assists in 32 Premier League appearances. He also played for Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews is excited about the signing, stating that Diouf fits their ideal age profile and has potential for growth. He added that Diouf’s skills will strengthen the team.
Born in Dakar, Senegal, Diouf began with Galaxy Football Academy before moving to Europe at 18, signing with Norway’s Tromsø in February 2023. He made 21 appearances, scored three goals, and helped the team place third.
In January 2024, he transferred to Slavia Prague, where he scored on his league debut and became a key player, scoring seven goals and contributing three assists in 27 league matches. Slavia won the Czech First League title that season.
Diouf moved to West Ham in July 2025, debuting against Sunderland. He became a regular left-back for the team.
He made his senior debut for Senegal in September 2024 and was part of the team that beat England in June 2025. He also played in both the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 World Cup.
