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Michael Olakigbe rejected chance to move to Brazil to stay with Brentford... and remain on loan at Swindon Town

Olakigbe joined Town on loan from Brentford earlier in the January transfer window, but was the subject of a substantial offer from a team in Brazil within days of arriving in Wiltshire.

02.02.26, 12:24

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Michael Olakigbe turned down a lucrative move to Brazil to remain with Swindon Town.

Olakigbe joined Town on loan from Brentford earlier in the January transfer window, but was the subject of a substantial offer from a team in Brazil within days of arriving in Wiltshire.

The winger’s parent club were ready to part with the player, but personal terms still needed to be met.

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