Brentford pair Nikos Karelis and Kamohelo Mokotjo have extended their current contracts with the London side to remain with the Bees until the end of the season.
Brentford Duo Extend Contracts to Season End
Kamohelo Mokotjo and Nikos Karelis
The duo had deals that were due to expire on June 30 but will now continue to play for Brentford until the end of the 2019-20 season.
Both players were injured when football was halted in March but are now fit to compete having returned to training.
South African international Kamohelo featured in the second half of Brentford’s friendly victory over Arsenal last week.
Nikos is not quite ready to feature immediately but, having suffered a serious knee injury, the Greek is nearing a return.
Head coach Thomas Frank said: “We are very pleased to extend Kamohelo’s contract.
“He has worked very hard to come back from his injury and will be ready and fit for selection against Fulham.
“We need The General’s experience, coolness and passing ability as we head into the last part of the season.
“He is so reliable and adds so much to the group, both in training and matches.
“You can see when he steps onto the pitch how it raises the levels of those around him.”
“It is also very good to extend Nikos’ contract,” he added. “Nikos is working very hard to come back from his injury.
“He is in a good place and, while he might not be ready for the season restart next week, we will be able to use his qualities and experience during the final weeks of the season.”
Nikos joined the Bees in August on a one-year deal. The 28-year-old picked up an injury in his first appearance for Brentford, in October, and has made just four appearances for the Bees.
Kamohelo is coming towards the end of his third season with Brentford – he has played 100 games in all competitions, scoring six goals, since he joined from FC Twente in 2017.
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