Soccer-Brentford sign striker Callum Wilson on free transfer after West Ham exit


Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Leeds United - London Stadium, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 West Ham United's Callum Wilson reacts after West Ham United are relegated from the Premier League REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo

July 9 (Reuters) - Brentford ⁠have signed striker Callum Wilson on ⁠a one-year contract following his departure ‌from West Ham United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

"There is unbelievable quality in the dressing ​room, and I've met people ⁠today who are ⁠all very welcoming. You do get that ⁠family feel ‌here so, like I say, I'm looking forward to getting ⁠started," Wilson said in a statement.

• The ​34-year-old ‌joins after scoring seven goals and providing ⁠one assist ​in 35 appearances across all competitions last season, although only 12 of those came ⁠as starts.

• Wilson brings a ​wealth of Premier League experience and was part of the Newcastle United side that won ⁠the League Cup in 2025.

• At international level, the striker earned nine England caps and scored twice, including on his ​debut against the United ⁠States at Wembley in November 2018.

• Brentford ​begin their Premier League campaign ‌against Tottenham Hotspur on ​August 22.

(Reporting by Karan Prashant Saxena in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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