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Kayode played 26 Serie A games last season and featured in Fiorentina's run to the Europa Conference League final Brentford have made their first signing of the January transfer window by recruiting Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode on loan for the rest of the season. The deal for the 20-year-old contains the option to be made permanent in the summer. The Italy Under-21 right-back has made 12 appearances for Fiorentina this season, having broken into their side in 2023-24. A product of the Juventus youth system, Kayode impressed at Italian fourth-tier side Gozzano to earn a move to Florence in 2021. "Michael is a player that we think will suit Brentford and the physical nature of the Premier League very well, " said Brentford director of football Phil Giles. "We have watched him for a while, and he has probably been a bit unlucky not to play more games already this season. " Thomas Frank's side, who are 11th in the Premier League, play their next match at Crystal Palace on Sunday (14: 00 GMT). Check out all of January's deals on our dedicated transfer page. Latest Brentford news, analysis and fan views Get Brentford news sent straight to your phone Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return 'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford? Sinner beats Shelton to set up Zverev final in Melbourne A raucous 80s throwback horror comedy Three teens go on an epic quest for a cult VHS collection, only to get mixed up in a murder A 1930s police case involving a deadly sandwich An anonymous letter sent to Horncastle Police Station in Lincolnshire sparks a murder investigation Preview the highly anticipated Motherland spin-off Lucy Punch returns as ‘alpha mum’ Amanda to face downsizing and the horror of modern teens What could the future of AI powered video games look like? Are the changes on the horizon more evolutionary than revolutionary? Sutton's predictions v Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou 'Hurt and hope for Clement as Rangers fight adversity' 'Bills can topple Chiefs - if they keep Mahomes off the field' 'Forget Misfits - we should be talking about superstar Scotney' Murray & Djokovic will 'cool off' before discussing future I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft 'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger' 'We want to win 16-0 and embarrass England' - Harris eyes clean sweep Champions League set for dramatic finale - how it stands Norris 'ready to bring the fight to everyone' 'Five reasons why the Baz-Buttler combo is right for England' Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt. Video Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards. Video Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards 5 Live Sport: All About. .. Audio5 Live Sport: All About. .. Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Video Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis? Atalanta's Gasperini 'tactical genius' but 'criminally underrated' How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.