Official: Dango Ouattara signs with Brentford until 2030

A record transfer for Brentford and a long-term deal for the Burkinabè winger.

Official: Dango Ouattara signs with Brentford until 2030

Dango Ouattara has officially joined Brentford from Bournemouth. The Burkinabè winger has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with an option for an additional season. The transfer was sealed in the Premier League on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a record-breaking fee in the history of the London club.

Dango Ouattara becomes the most expensive signing in Brentford’s history and also sets a new record for a Burkinabè player. The English club accelerated negotiations following Bryan Mbeumo’s departure to Manchester United. The 23-year-old’s profile won over the management, who decided to bet on his attacking versatility and his experience in English football. As a result, the Bees secured Dango Ouattara’s transfer for a record fee of €50 million, marking their biggest investment to date.

We’re delighted to confirm the signing of Dango Ouattara from AFC Bournemouth for a club record fee ✍️

The forward has signed a five-year contract, with a club option of an additional year

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 16, 2025

The Stallions international joined Bournemouth in January 2023 from Lorient and had been playing on England’s south coast for two and a half seasons. Bournemouth secures a significant profit from this transfer, having initially invested around €22.5 million for his acquisition.

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Dango. He’s a player we’ve known about and were surprised to see become available. Once we realized it was possible to sign him, we did everything we could to get him. We’ve valued his Premier League experience, despite his young age, and he simply hasn’t found his rhythm yet due to a lack of regular game time. He also fits perfectly with how we want to play: he brings something we’ve been missing in attack and will complement what we already have in place. The fans are going to love him; he’s the kind of player who will get them out of their seats," said Brentford head coach Keith Andrews.