What happened. Mamadou Sangare joined Brentford for a club-record £39m from RC Lens, turning down Champions League football and interest from top Premier League clubs.

Named in Ligue 1's Team of the Year, ahead of Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz.
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet praises his confidence and versatility.
He could be the Premier League's top buy this season.

“He's an open, intelligent person - and confident. He knows what he can do.”
— Tom Saintfiet

Sangare will debut against Tottenham on the Premier League's opening day.

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