Cork City's teen defender Donal O'Connor joining Brentford's Irish legion for €170,000

Cork City defender Donal O’Connor will be joining the Irish legion at Brentford after the club managed by Keith Andrews brokered an upfront fee of €170,000 for the teen.

The 18-year-old centre-back only made his first-team debut in May but commanding displays over his eight appearances attracted a flock of suitors.

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