Owen signs new Brentford deal | OneFootball

Brentford B midfielder Riley Owen has put pen to paper on a new deal with the club, signing on until at least the summer of 2026.

Across 40 matches last season, he played 90 minutes in 28 of them, becoming a reliable presence in the heart of the midfield. Often operating in a deeper role, his calmness in possession and ability to progress play under pressure stood out.

And it's been a steady rise for Owen since signing with the club after a successful trial period in August 2023, with the midfielder enjoying back-to-back strong seasons under former Brentford B head coach Neil MacFarlane's leadership.

Brentford technical director Lee Dykes said: "Riley is a player with a high technical level and has the ability to influence games from midfield.

"He has excelled in the B team, and we believe we can help him develop to another level over the next few years."

Having signed a contract extension, Owen sees the decision as a reflection of his development so far and a platform for what’s to come.

“I’ve grown a lot since I joined the club,” he said. “I want that to continue, wherever and whatever that looks like. I’m just focused on giving my all and making the most of whatever comes next.

“I played most of the games and was one of the main players in midfield.

"We had hoped to win the Premier League Cup as well as the U21 PDL title, but overall, it was a good season, for the team and for me personally, so I’m very happy about it.”

Trusted with responsibility in the centre of the pitch, he formed a solid partnership with team-mate Ethan Brierley, who completed a season-long loan deal to Exeter City in June, with both players taking on key roles across the campaign.

“We worked well together, me and Ethan,” he added. “I’m really pleased for him that he’s out on loan now and getting the chance to show what he can do. We both took on a lot in midfield and had real trust in each other.

“I’m happy for all the boys who’ve gone out on loan - these are good opportunities and I know they’ll take them.

"For me, I’m just focused on continuing to grow, whether that’s training more with the first team, going on loan, or developing further here with the B team.”