Jayden Meghoma explains why he left Southampton to join Brentford

Southampton fans were surprised when the Saints agreed to sell academy talent Jayden Meghoma for a transfer fee of £5 million alongside £5 million in performance related add ons to Brentford on the final day of the summer transfer window. Last season, Meghoma made impressive displays in the U21 team and made four appearances for Russell Martin's side as well. Meghoma made his Saints debut in the Carabao Cup defeat to Gillingham and played a further three matches in the FA Cup.

This season, Meghoma was expected to make his Premier League debut and become a reliable squad option in the absence of Kyle Walker Peters in the lineup. However, Brentford have signed the talented 18-year-old, who will continue his development as a left back for Brentford's youth teams. Now, Meghoma spoke about his decision to join Brentford while speaking on the club's official website, saying,

Jayden Meghoma explains why he left Southampton to join Brentford

"That was an amazing feeling, playing in front of big crowds at Southampton. That was an amazing feeling and experience. I feel like it’s given me the opportunity to come to Brentford and really further my career. I want to be a Premier League football player."

- Jayden Meghoma

Meghoma highlighted his dream to become a Premier League player as one of the big reasons to join Brentford. Further, Southampton have gained promotion to the Premier League, and thus, want to avoid relegation this season. Therefore, the Saints wouldn't try to play a lot of academy players this season as they need to take points in their upcoming matches following their third defeat in the league.

Brentford are one of the most improved teams in the Premier League since they gained promotion in 2021, and have been consistently finishing mid table in the league. Hence, Meghoma decided to join Brentford as they can give him more chances in the first team in the coming seasons.