Brentford Football Club has excitedly announced the acquisition of Igor Thiago, a dynamic forward, from the Belgian team Club Brugge. This move shattered the club’s own transfer record by spending a hefty £30 million to bring the Brazilian talent on board. Thiago, at the young age of 22, has committed to a robust five-year contract with Brentford, sprinkled with the possibility of extending it for an additional year. He will wrap up the current season with Club Brugge before officially joining his new teammates at Brentford for the 2024-25 season.
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Thomas Frank, the head coach of Brentford, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm. “I’m very pleased that we have been proactive as a club,” he said, pausing to acknowledge the collective effort behind this strategic move. He showered praise on Matthew Benham, Phil Giles, and Lee Dykes for their tireless work, asserting, “We are ahead of the curve. We have signed a key player for a key position.”
💬 Thomas Frank on Igor Thiago
“We are ahead of the curve. We have signed a key player for a key position. Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team.
“There is big potential and we are looking forward to seeing him in a red and white shirt” 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/adKEH1nhqF
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 14, 2024
Describing Thiago’s attributes, Frank’s words painted the picture of a perfect fit for the team. “Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team. He is hard-working and a very good pressing player. He is also a physical presence, very good in the box and can link the play.” Frank’s anticipation was palpable as he looked forward to Thiago wearing the team’s red and white, highlighting his progress in the Belgian league and the potential that lies ahead.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of forward Igor Thiago from Club Brugge 🙌
✍ The Brazilian has penned a five-year contract and will join us on 1 July
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 14, 2024
Thiago’s journey to Brentford is a story of rising through the ranks. Starting his career with the Brazilian club Cruzeiro, he then moved to Ludogorets in Bulgaria in 2022, where he left a mark by scoring 21 goals in 55 appearances. His transition to Club Brugge ahead of the current season was seamless, with Thiago proving his mettle by netting 26 goals in 40 competitive matches.
The buzz around Thiago’s transfer comes at a time when Brentford faces uncertainty about the future of Ivan Toney, their star England international. With less than 18 months left on his contract, speculation is rife, and Frank has hinted at the likelihood of Toney’s departure in the summer, adding another layer of intrigue to the club’s forward planning.
