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Brentford captain Norgaard wants Brondby return in two years

Norgaard wants to return to Brondby in the summer of 2027
Norgaard wants to return to Brondby in the summer of 2027ČTK / imago sportfotodienst / David Horton / SPP
Brentford's Danish captain Christian Norgaard has said, in an interview with TV2 Sport, that he wants to return to former club Brondby in the summer of 2027.

Norgaard, 31, was rewarded with a new two-year contract contract last week, in wake of a superb season in which the Dane has been one of Thomas Frank's key players. 

But with the twilight of his his career slowly approaching, Norgaard has already made plans for himself and his family when his time at Brentford comes to an end. 

"At that time (in the summer of 2027), I will be 33 years old - and hopefully my body is still in good shape," he said.

"I'm doing the things that are needed to extend my career and play at the highest possible level, so I can easily see myself coming home and making a difference... and finishing at Brondby."

"That is my dream scenario, if it is a match at that time - but it also depends on Brondby," concluded Norgaard, who bought a house in Rungsted, close to Copenhagen, with his wife in 2024.

With his current contract running out this summer, Norgaard said he had plenty of offers from big clubs and took a long time contemplating if he should leave Brentford for the chance of playing Champions League football somewhere else or stay in London - where Norgaard, along with partner Josefine Barsoe and their three boys, are very happy.

"After I signed, I also had that feeling of 'oh, what could have happened... are we missing out on (an) adventure?' he admitted.

"If I had chosen a big club in Portugal, a top-five club in Spain or a big club in Italy, it would have probably hurt even more because we would have to leave what we have here, and I would have to leave my role in the team.

"I will admit that it wasn't exactly me getting far outside my comfort zone by being in a new locker room, speaking a new language, having a different responsibility and getting a new coach. These are challenges that I don't mind at all, but I'm too happy right now to risk it all."

Norgaard will be in action with Brentford again on Wednesday, when they face Newcastle away from home.