Brentford has completed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on a five-year contract, with an option for a further season, potentially extending the deal until June 2030. The transfer, a club record fee of €33m plus add-ons, surpasses £30m with additional payments expected. Thiago, who has contributed 18 goal involvements in the Jupiler Pro League this season (16 goals, 2 assists), joined Club Brugge in June 2023 for less than €8m plus a sell-on clause. His former club Ludogorets is set to benefit financially from the sell-on clause. Brentford's manager, Thomas Frank, praised the proactive approach of the club in securing a key player for a crucial position, highlighting Thiago's potential and fit within the team. Thiago will spend the remainder of the season with Club Brugge before joining Brentford in the summer. This move raises speculation about Thiago being a potential replacement for Ivan Toney.
🔴⚪️🇧🇷 Brentford have included an club-side option into Igor Thiago's contract to extend it for further season, potentially valid until June 2030. Club Brugge will receive more than £30m for Thiago. Deal also includes a sell-on clause. https://t.co/MYDywQIXPz
🚨 #BrentfordFC’s move for Brazilian striker Igor Thiago is club record fee of €33m plus add-ons 🇧🇷 22yo has signed five-year deal but will spend rest of season with Club Bruges and join in the summer 📝 More on @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/FIsIHH1fwD
Brentford announce £30m signing of Club Brugge striker Igor Thiago https://t.co/nnabbmXuPp
🔵⚫️ Igor Thiago joined Club Brugge in June 2023 for less than €8m plus sell-on clause. 🔴⚪️ 8 months later, Brazilian striker signs at Brentford for fee in excess of £30m. 🇧🇷 Former club Ludogorets set to receive big money from sell-on clause. …Ivan Toney replacement? 👀🏴 https://t.co/qJsNyGAVSX
🔁 Interesting to see Brentford snap up Igor Thiago from Club Bruges, one of the players highlighted in this for @TheAthleticFC on viable striker signings. Loads of info/intel in it if you fancy a look. 👍 https://t.co/cdyYXLHYxj
🚨🐝 Thomas Frank on Igor Thiago to Brentford: “I’m very pleased that we have been proactive as a club. 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’s big potential”. https://t.co/L1N6iaywVP
🚨🔴⚪️ Brentford will pay fee in excess of £30m with add-ons to sign Igor Thiago from Club Brugge. Thiago has 18 goal involvements in the Jupiler Pro League this term (16G, 2A). Five year deal valid from July 1 until June 2029. https://t.co/1yy3wVr4zy
BREAKING 🚨: Brentford sign Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on a five-year contract 🐝🤝 https://t.co/72MrkDB5Eh