Anglo-Nigerian defender Emmanuel Onariase has signed an 18-month contract with English Championship side Brentford from Premier League team West Ham, both clubs have announced.<br /><br />The 19-year-old was one of the top prospects at the Hammers Academy and made the 18-man squad for the Premier League tie against Arsenal in March 2015, shortly before he penned a professional deal.<br /><br />&ldquo;After 7 productive years at West Ham United, I&rsquo;ve decided to take a new pathway on my journey, &rdquo; Onariase stated.<br /><br />&ldquo;I&rsquo;d like to thank all the coaches, players and staff at the academy who have helped me to improve and excel in my career thus far. <br /><br />&ldquo;Big thanks to Slaven Bilic and rest of the first team staff and players who made me feel welcome whenever I was in the first-team environment. &rdquo;<br /><br />Onariase was offered a contract by Brentford after impressing the Development Squad staff during trials last week.<br /><br />Photo Credit : brentfordfc.co.uk<br />