Michael Kayode is pleased with Juventus’ curiosity however insists he’s not contemplating leaving Brentford: ‘It’s like a household right here.’
Italy U21 star Kayode isn’t contemplating a return to Serie A, regardless of curiosity from Juventus.
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The ex-Fiorentina right-back is in his second season at Brentford and is the Italian participant with probably the most Premier League appearances this season.
“I do know, and it’s an honour,” he informed
“It is a unbelievable world, the place I really feel so nicely. Brentford have a unbelievable challenge. I used to be fortunate to seek out this membership, which we hope to convey to Europe within the final two video games of the season.
Kayode ‘not considering’ about Serie A return
“The Premier League is the Disneyland of World soccer. It’s all excellent, and I’m so completely satisfied right here. There isn’t a extra aggressive league when it comes to construction, high quality of play, and gamers.”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Michael Kayode of Brentford in the course of the Premier League match between and Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Picture by Alex Livesey/Getty Pictures)
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Requested about probably the most spectacular opponent he’s met to date, he replied: “ of . Spectacular approach and velocity. But additionally , a aim machine, and . He has an unbelievable skill to handle the ball.”
Kayode performed within the Juventus Academy as a child, however was dropped by the Bianconeri so he first joined Gozzano and the .
“I’ve no regrets about that interval, even when they [Juventus] rejected me,” he stated.
“They noticed one thing in me, and I loved yearly in Vinovo. It was a blow to be let go, however I at all times picked myself again up. I discovered a lot there till I used to be 14.”
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Now Juventus have been linked with the 21-year-old however Kayode is completely satisfied to remain at Brentford.
“Truthfully, I’m not interested by my return to Italy. I simply need to do nicely, enhance at Brentford and proceed creating at this membership,” he admitted.
Fiorentina’s Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano (L) instructs his gamers in the course of the Italian Tremendous Cup semi ultimate soccer match between and Fiorentina at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, on January 18, 2024. (Picture by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) (Picture by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP through Getty Pictures)
“Clearly, it’s at all times good to obtain consideration from Juventus and some other prime membership, however I’m absolutely centered on the tip of the season.
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“I’m completely satisfied right here. I’ve discovered a household in Brentford. We’re a younger staff, and the atmosphere is splendid. I really feel like at house with the employees members and staff on the coaching floor. It was simple to settle in for me regardless of the plain doubts I had firstly. I really feel like I’ve been right here for 10 years.”
Kayode made his Serie A debut beneath Vincenzo Italiano within the opening spherical of Serie A 2023-24.
“I thank Italiano for giving me my Serie A debut towards . I didn’t count on it,” the defender stated.
“He’s a coach who can do nicely within the Premier League; he has modern concepts.
“He had the advantage of by no means making me really feel like I had made it. He stored me on my toes always. He gave me quite a bit and left a deep mark on my journey. I owe him an awesome deal.”
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Kayode joined Brenfotd from Fiorentina on an preliminary mortgage deal within the 2025 January switch window and the Premier League aspect made his transfer everlasting for €17m final summer time.
The Italian defender has one aim and two assists in 42 appearances throughout all competitions this season.