Slough refuse to stand in the way of Pruti's dream move to Brentford B

Slough Town have agreed an undisclosed deal that will see central defender Edon Pruti join Brentford's B side on an initial one-year contract.

The Rebels released a statement yesterday (Wednesday) saying the deal with no upfront fee - isn't what they'd hoped for, however, they weren't prepared to stand in the way of Pruti's dream move to a Premier League club.

The 20-year-old came through the academy ranks at Burnley before gaining experience in senior football for Hanwell Town and then Slough last season. After joining from Hanwell in January, he made 20 starts for the Rebels in the National League South.

He netted his first goal for the club in a 2-1 win over Maidstone United in March this year and helped the Rebels to a 13th placed finish last season.

He departs after a handful of appearances this season with the Rebels currently 15th with seven points from their first six matches.

A statement on the Slough Town website said: “His story is one that should give hope to other young talented players, and we have a number in our squad, that if you perform well at this level, you will get noticed and can earn this type of opportunity.

“As a club we must be honest and say the initial deal isn't what we wanted, with no upfront fee, but there is a point where it becomes a moral dilemma, and we weren't prepared to block an opportunity for a young player whose dream it is to be a professional footballer.

“If he is successful then the club will do well from the deal and naturally that is what we hope will happen for Edon.

“Everyone at the club wishes Edon well for the future and thanks him for his efforts in his time with us.”

Pruti will now link up with Neil MacFarlane's B team having signed a oneyear contract with a club option for an additional year should they wish to take it. The left-footed defender has also been recognised at youth international level, having turned out for Albania's u18s and u19s in recent seasons.

Discussing Edon’s arrival, MacFarlane said: “Edon is a brilliant person and I think with the group being a very young squad this season, he will be able to add that little bit of experience because he’s played men’s football. He is a really good standard of defender, and we’ll work tirelessly to help Edon to improve.

“He can help our group and we look forward to watching him kick on with his development over the course of the campaign.”