Brentford’s Mali midfielder stood out when he was six and has shone in the Premier League since £39m transfer“When I first saw him, I thought to myself: ‘Who on earth is this player?’ laughs Youness Bengelloun as he remembers Mamadou…
Brentford midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has made an immediate impression in the Premier League following his club-record £39m transfer from Lens in August. The 24-year-old Mali international assisted Keane Lewis-Potter on his debut against Tottenham and has started every fixture this season ahead of Brentford's clash with Brighton.
Sangaré's journey began in Bamako with ASAC before European moves to RB Salzburg, Rapid Vienna, and Lens, where he won the Coupe de France and the Marc-Vivien Foé award. Former Mali manager Tom Saintfiet praised his remarkable professionalism, composure, and tactical discipline.
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