DONE DEAL: Brentford captain Pontus Jansson announces Malmo return

Brentford captain Pontus Jansson has announced he's leaving for Malmo FF.

The defender, 32, began his career at Malmo before spells with Torino and Leeds United. His Bees deal expires at the end of the season.

"I am so thankful for my time here and the journey that the club and I have been on," he said.

"It is tough to put these last four years into words.

"When I joined, we were a middle-of-the-Championship club and now I'm leaving a club that's hopefully about to finish top 10 in the Premier League.

"I've been on a massive personal journey as well. I matured into a captain, and a leader, because of this club."

After being forced off against Newcastle last Saturday, he said it was his "final game in red and white".

"I have so much pride looking back on my time here," added Jansson.

"The Brentford fans took me into their hearts from day one and the love has only grown between us. I wanted to play every game between now and the end of the season to finish on a high, but injury means that is not possible."

Manager Thomas Frank said: "He came in and was a big part of the reason why we could, straight away, compete for Premier League promotion.

"I know it was a big dream for Pontus to play in the Premier League and he probably played his best season that first year in the Premier League.

"Pontus is one of the players I created a strong bond with. He's given so much to the club and the team. I wish him and his family all the best for the future."