Yoann Barbet: Brentford sign French defender on four-year deal

Yoann Barbet played 33 games in the French second division last season

Brentford have signed French central defender Yoann Barbet on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Subject to international clearance, the 22-year-old will join from French second tier club Chamois Niortais.

The former France Under-18 international began his career at Bordeaux, where he spent seven seasons.

"Yoann really caught the eye and we decided to make his signing one of our priorities," Bees head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen told the club website.

"I'm very happy that he has chosen to come to Brentford and I look forward to working with him."

Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.