Brentford player to sign 2 year contract extension – Snubs bigger clubs…
In December, Christian Nørgaard said he’s open to signing a new contract at Brentford but also kept the door open for a transfer.
The Denmark international has less than four months left on his contract and has been a regular for the Bees this season.
Fast forward to March and Tipsbladet state the 31-year-old has committed his long-term future to Brentford.
They report the defensive midfielder has extended his contract with the Premier League club until 2027.
Brentford took the Dane from Fiorentina in 2019, when they were in the Championship. He has been a key figure in Thomas Frank’s starting lineup in the Premier League and has been their captain since last season.
Nørgaard’s contract situation has seen clubs bigger than Brentford show interest in him and he could have considered offers for a free transfer in the summer window.
Instead, the former Brøndby man has decided to continue at Brentford by signing a two-year extension. With this, Tipsbladet state he once again ‘confirms his loyalty’ to the London club.
The player had earlier stated he wants to finish his career at Brøndby. With the contract renewal, the Danish club have to wait longer for his return.
Premier League make official Newcastle United vs Brentford decision that should worry fans..
Newcastle United resume their Premier League campaign with a visit from Brentford.
It is the first match for Eddie Howe’s side since they lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley earlier this month.
All 14 Newcastle United players on international duty are currently making their way back to Tyneside ready for the Carabao Cup bus parade on March 29th.
After that, attention turns back to the Premier League with Newcastle still chasing Champions League qualification.
Wednesday 2nd April
Premier League
Newcastle
19:45
Brentford.
Newcastle sit sixth in the Premier League table and have a game in hand on those above them – a win on Wednesday against Brentford would keep the Magpies on track for a top-five finish.
Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images
Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images
Premier League announce officials for Newcastle vs Brentford
Wednesday night’s clash will be the third meeting between Newcastle and Brentford this season.
Newcastle lost 4-2 to Brentford in the reverse league fixture, but just 11 days later Newcastle beat Brentford in the Carabao Cup on their route to winning the trophy..
Ahead of their third clash, the Premier League have announced the officials for the fixture.
Peter Bankes will referee the match, while Craig Pawson has been selected for VAR duties.
Pawson has been involved in Newcastle controversy and he was also in charge of VAR when he decided to award Newcastle a penalty against Everton this season – Anthony Gordon ended up missing from the spot.
Newcastle United’s record under Peter Bankes.
Former referee Mark Clattenburg claims VAR helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup, and Howe will hope for some favourable decisions against Brentford too.
However, Newcastle’s record when refereed by Bankes is alarming:
1 Win
5 Draws
6 Losses
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Bankes has refereed two Newcastle games this season – the 1-0 defeat to Brighton in October and the 3-1 defeat to Fulham in September.
Zooming out Newcastle have actually only won once in their last 12 games refereed by Bankes – a 1-0 win over Wolves back in 2022.
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