Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has discussed the signing of El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United.
Diouf penned a five-year deal with the Bees, with a club option of a further year.
“He’s a really good player who has attributes that we really like,” Andrews said on the 21-year-old left-back.
“He settled into the Premier League - a new club, a new environment, a new culture - very well at West Ham last year and had some eye-catching performances.
“We obviously did more due diligence on him and his character, and how he would settle into the group.
“He fits what we’re about with his age profile and attributes, and he comes into an already competitive squad.”
“He fits what we’re about with his age profile and attributes, and he comes into an already competitive squad”
Keane Lewis-Potter started at left-back in the west Londoners' 3-0 Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur, with Rico Henry coming into the team for a 6-1 Carabao Cup win against Birmingham City, while Jayden Meghoma also featured during pre-season.
Asked about the Bees' options in that area of the pitch following the addition of Diouf, Andrews continued: “In years gone by, we’ve had some injury issues there.
“Rico has obviously had some injury concerns over a period of time. We love Rico to bits as a player, with what he brings and the fact he’s been at the club for so long and knows the culture of the club inside out.
“What we have got is really good players in that position who have different kinds of attributes. Malick comes into a competitive part of the pitch and just adds to a strong area.
“You’ve seen Keane Lewis-Potter play there at times over the last two seasons. Keane is versatile. It’s a super strength. He’s so invaluable to have within the squad.
“I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago - before we signed Malick - that I could envisage Keano playing in different positions this season and I don’t think that will change.”