WSG Tirol announced on 3 July 2026 that it has taken 22‑year‑old English right‑winger Michael Olakigbe on loan from Brentford FC. The London‑born player, who logged eight short appearances in the Premier League last season, arrives to reinforce the right flank for the 2026/27 campaign.

Who is Michael Olakigbe?

Olakigbe came through Fulham’s academy before moving to Brentford in 2022. He then gathered match time in England’s lower tiers – Peterborough, Wigan, Chesterfield and Swindon – and earned eight Premier League caps in 2023/24. The loan runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Why does the signing matter for WSG Tirol?

The departure of Yannick Vötter to Amstetten and the loan of Moritz Wels left the right wing vacant. Olakigbe brings pace, dribbling and a knack for the box that the team lacked in recent weeks. Coach Christian Fuchs expects the youngster to lift the attacking output and create more chances from the right side.

What lies ahead?

Olakigbe is expected to start immediately. If he impresses, WSG Tirol may consider exercising a purchase option to keep him beyond the loan. For this season, his arrival signals a clear intent to stay in the hunt for a top‑table finish.

What does this mean for Brentford?

Brentford uses the loan to give Olakigbe regular minutes that are hard to come by in the Premier League. Experience in Austria’s second tier should help him sharpen tactical awareness and offensive skills before returning to England in summer 2027.