Brentford have agreed to sign Brazilian forward Igor Thiago from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, with the 22-year-old remaining with the Belgian side for the rest of the season.
Thiago has agreed a five-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months and will join up with Brentford on 1 July.
“I’m very pleased that we have been proactive as a club; big credit to Matthew Benham, Phil Giles and Lee Dykes for the hard work they have done. We are ahead of the curve," head coach Thomas Frank told the club's official website.
“We have signed a key player for a key position. 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.
“He’s progressing well in the Belgian league, so there is big potential and we are looking forward to seeing him in a red and white shirt.”
We're delighted to announce the signing of forward Igor Thiago from Club Brugge 🙌
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 14, 2024
✍ The Brazilian has penned a five-year contract and will join us on 1 July
Thiago began his career at Cruzeiro in his native Brazil before moving to Bulgarian club Ludogorets in March 2022.
He scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 32 league matches for Ludogorets and also made an impact in the UEFA Europa Conference League, netting two goals.
The 6ft 2in striker joined Club Brugge last summer and has 18 goal involvements in the Jupiler Pro League this season, scoring 16 goals, including a league-high seven strikes from inside the six-yard box.
Thiago has won 35 aerial duels in the league this season, ranking seventh, and has made 23 key passes.
