Igor Thiago: Brentford sign Brazilian forward on five-year deal from Club Bruges
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Thiago is the second-top scorer in the Belgian Pro League this season
Brentford have signed Brazilian forward Igor Thiago from Club Bruges.
The 22-year-old will remain at the Belgian club for the rest of the season before joining the Bees on 1 July.
Thiago, who has scored 16 goals in 24 league games this season, has signed a five-year contract with an option for an extra year.
"We have signed a key player for a key position. Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team," said Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
Last week, Frank said he expects striker Ivan Toney to leave Brentford in the summer.
Speaking to the club's website, Frank said: "I'm very pleased that we have been proactive as a club; big credit to [owner] Matthew Benham, [director of football] Phil Giles and [technical director] Lee Dykes for the hard work they have done. We are ahead of the curve."
Thiago joined Club Bruges in March 2022 from Bulgarian club Ludogorets, where he scored 15 goals and registered eight assists in 32 league matches.
"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 added.
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