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Brentford announce £30m signing of Club Brugge striker Igor Thiago

14-Feb-2024 19:33:16 | Guardian

• 22-year-old Brazilian will join Bees in the summer
• Thiago likely to fill the void left by Ivan Toney if he moves on

Brentford have announced the ­signing of Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on a five-year contract for a transfer fee of around £30m.

The Brazilian striker has scored 16 goals in 24 Belgium Pro League matches and will join the club on 1 July. The Brentford manager, Thomas Frank, said on the club’s website: “Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team.”