Josh Dasilva has signed a new Brentford contract that keeps him at the club until the end of the season, with the option of a further year. The midfielder’s previous deal expired in the summer, but he has continued his rehabilitation at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre after suffering a serious knee ligament injury in February 2024.
The new deal marks the latest chapter in a long and challenging journey for the 27-year-old, who has faced a series of setbacks over the past two seasons. Despite the uncertainty, Brentford have kept faith in the midfielder, ensuring that he remains part of the club as he continues his recovery.
Head coach Keith Andrews praised both Dasilva’s character and his influence within the squad. “I’ve been keen to get this done and had discussions with Phil Giles around it, stressing the importance of Josh to the group,” Andrews explained. “He’s someone that I’ve involved a lot around the next chapter of where we’re going with the club and the steps we need to make. Josh really understands Brentford Football Club — he’s an intelligent young man who cares deeply about the club. But ultimately, we want to get him back on the grass because, if we get him back to the level he was at, he’s going to be a major asset for us.”
Dasilva joined Brentford in August 2018 after spending 12 years in Arsenal’s Academy, signing his first four-year contract at just 19. His breakthrough came during the 2019/20 Championship campaign, when he became a key figure in midfield. That season, he featured in nearly every game, scoring 10 goals and helping Brentford reach the Championship play-off final, where they narrowly missed out on promotion after defeat to Fulham at Wembley.
Injuries have been a recurring theme in Dasilva’s career. A hip problem sidelined him for almost a year from March 2021, but he returned stronger for the 2022/23 season, playing 36 of Brentford’s 38 Premier League matches. Unfortunately, his momentum was halted again by a hamstring injury in the first game of the following season. After returning for only four more appearances, he ruptured his ACL in training in February 2024, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
Speaking for the first time since signing his new Brentford contract, Dasilva reflected on his recovery and what lies ahead. “It’s been a long journey, but I can’t thank the club enough for giving me this opportunity,” he said. “I don’t know how many clubs would have given a player this chance to carry on. It’s been hard, but I’m very thankful for it, and I just can’t wait to be out there enjoying my football with the boys and putting on the shirt again.”
Explaining the extent of his injury, Dasilva revealed: “I did my ACL, MCL and meniscus in early February 2024, and then I had to have another operation six months later, and then another operation eight months later. That’s why it’s been a while since I’ve been on the pitch. It’s been hard, obviously with a lot of uncertainty, but the club have helped me tremendously — and, of course, my faith, friends and family as well. It’s been hard, but I’ve enjoyed it.”
Dasilva’s last appearance for the Bees came in a 3–2 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on 31 January 2024 — more than 600 days ago. However, the midfielder is finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel and is optimistic about returning to full training soon. “Right now, I’m just doing rehab outside, doing ball work and running. I’ve been doing that for quite a few weeks now, so hopefully, within the next month or so, I can start training with the team,” he said. “I try not to look too far ahead because I’ve got today and tomorrow to focus on. I’m just taking every milestone as it comes. My next milestone is to integrate with the team, which will hopefully come around the next international break.”
As Dasilva celebrates his 27th birthday and signs on for an eighth season in west London, both he and the club are hopeful that his long spell of injuries is finally behind him. If he can return to the form that made him one of the most dynamic midfielders in Brentford’s rise through the divisions, his comeback could prove a major boost for Keith Andrews’ side.
For now, the focus remains on patience and progress — but with his determination, experience, and deep connection to the club, Josh Dasilva’s renewed Brentford contract feels like more than a formality. It’s a statement of faith, resilience, and unfinished business.
