Brentford are yet to lose Ivan Toney, but have already found his replacement. The English club announced this Wednesday the signing for five years (plus an optional year, activated by the club) of the Brazilian Igor Thiago, once morest 37 million euros. The 22-year-old Club Brugge striker will finish the season in Belgium before joining his new club on July 1.
Scorer 26 times and author of 4 assists in 40 matches with Bruges, the former Cruzeiro (BRE) only played one season in Belgium following his arrival from Ludogorets.
“We signed a key player. “Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits our team,” said Brentford manager Thomas Frank. He is a hard worker and a very good pressing player. He is also a physical player, very good in the penalty area. »
