Brentford trigger option to extend Hakon Valdimarsson's contract (original) (raw)

Valdimarsson’s contract had been due to expire in 2028, but the club triggered a two-year extension in the Icelandic international’s deal.

Valdimarsson made his Premier League debut in December 2024 after replacing the injured Mark Flekken away to Brighton.

Speaking about Valdimarsson’s new contract, head coach Keith Andrews praised the shot-stopper as a key part of the fabric of the club.

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"I’m delighted Hakon is signing a new deal," Andrews said.

"People maybe don’t recognise what goes on behind the scenes, and the importance of some of the players who are part of this journey; Hakon is a big part of the fabric of this football club, and he understands it.

"He’s a very liked individual, he’s got some very close connections within the club, he’s an outstanding goalkeeper - we’ve seen that when he’s played this season - and we’re really happy that he’s signed a new deal."

On his new contact, Valdimarsson added:

“I’m very happy to stay here two more years,” he said.

“The last two and a half years have been very good. I’ve been very happy here, and now, after Keith took over, I just enjoyed my time here.”