Brentford sign Feyenoord midfielder Milambo

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes Antoni Milambo can be a key player for the Bees after he joined from Feyenoord.

Andrews said the 20-year-old midfielder, who has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year, will "complement the midfielders we have in the building".

"Antoni has played a lot of football in the last 12 months and really shot to prominence," Andrews said.

"He's had experience in the Eredivisie, Champions League and most recently the Under-21 Euros with the Netherlands."

The Dutchman made 60 appearances for Feyenoord, who finished third in the Eredivisie last season and made it to the knockout stages of the Champions League, before being knocked out by eventual finalists Inter Milan.

"I love the way that Antoni takes the ball and drives - he has the ability to go past players and he's a goal threat," said Andrews. "He will complement the midfielders we have in the building.

"Now it's just a case of getting him used to the intensity and rhythm of the Premier League and our own intensity levels. I am looking forward to working with him."

Brentford's technical director, Lee Dykes added that the club had been following Milambo "for a few years" and that he is a "skilful, forward-thinking player capable of scoring all types of goals".