Kristoffer Ajer reveals what Brentford did to him in the summer
Kristoffer Ajer is no longer regarded as a guaranteed starter at Brentford, a situation that could prompt him to consider his future at the club. The Bees have undergone significant changes in recent seasons, with several key players departing, and there was also an opportunity for the Norwegian defender to move on.
Ajer remains an important figure for the Norway national team, where he continues to feature regularly. With World Cup qualification on the horizon, there is a strong case for him to secure more consistent playing time at club level in order to maintain his form and rhythm. He is currently in camp for Norway’s next two fixtures during the international window, and he is expected to play a role in both matches.
Transfer Interest and Blocked Move
Brentford, having already seen players leave, decided against sanctioning Ajer’s departure during the last transfer window. The club were intent on keeping their core group intact, despite receiving interest in the defender from several respected European sides.
Speaking to Dagbladet, Ajer confirmed that discussions had taken place and that genuine opportunities were presented to him:
“There were concrete offers from some clubs that were interesting. But Brentford did not let me go right now. They wanted to keep the core of the team together.”
His comments underline that the possibility of an exit was very real, yet Brentford made it clear that he was part of their ongoing plans.
Looking Ahead
For Ajer, the challenge now lies in regaining his place as a consistent starter at Brentford while balancing the expectations of his international duties. At 27, he remains in his prime years as a central defender, and the coming months could be decisive in shaping his next career move.
While Brentford’s decision to keep him reflects his importance to the squad, the interest from top European clubs demonstrates that he continues to be highly regarded on the continent. Should his playing time remain limited, speculation regarding his future is likely to resurface once the transfer market reopens.
For now, both club and player will aim to move forward together, with Ajer focused on delivering for Brentford while also playing a vital role in Norway’s pursuit of a place at the World Cup.
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