Brentford sign former Arsenal youngster

Brentford have added former Arsenal scholar Ilias Chatzitheordoridis to their B squad.

The 18-year-old left-back has signed a one-year contract, having impressed while on trial this summer.

Chatzitheordoridis had been with Arsenal’s academy in Greece while playing for a local team, and has played for the Gunners in the UEFA Youth League and the Under-21 Premier League.

He had previously been training with both Norwich and Swansea after his two-year scholarship came to an end.