Nigeria international Benjamin Frederick has signed a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford and has been promoted to the club's first-team squad, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 20-year-old centre-back has extended his stay at the Gtech Community Stadium until 2030, with the new deal reflecting Brentford's confidence in his long-term development.
The Premier League club confirmed the announcement in an official statement, revealing that the promising Nigerian defender has also earned promotion to the senior squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
"Young Nigerian international Benjamin Frederick has been promoted to our first team. Congratulations, Benji," Brentford said.
The contract extension and elevation to the first team mark another significant milestone in Frederick's career following his impressive progress since arriving at the West London club.
The defender will now look to establish himself in Brentford's senior setup while continuing to build on his growing reputation at international level with the Super Eagles.
Frederick's promotion also highlights Brentford's commitment to developing young talent as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign.