The Brazilian striker has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season and attracted the interest of several top European clubs.
In the Premiership, only the unstoppable Erling Haaland scored more than his 17 goals, who has 22.
Thiago recently signed a new long-term contract with Brentford until 2031, but that may not stop the Premier League duo from testing Brentford’s resolve.
Thiago arrived at the club from London as a club record signing for 35 million euros after he was signed in the 2023/24 season. scored 29 goals for Belgian Club Brugge.
However, his start in England was far from ideal. His debut season was marked by injuries, and doubts about his quality only grew.
He started his football journey at local club Vere FC, before signing for the famous Cruzeiro, where he made his debut at the age of 18.
Although four goals in 43 appearances in Brazil’s second division did not attract much attention, his potential was evident. In 2022, he moved to Europe and signed for Bulgarian Ludogorets.
Although he initially played for the reserve team in Bulgaria’s second division, his talent quickly blossomed – with 21 goals and 11 assists, he helped the club win two consecutive league titles.
His performances attracted the attention of Club Brugge, who brought him in the summer of 2023 for eight million euros.
In his only season in Belgium, he scored 18 league goals, enough to convince Brentford to make him a club-record signing in July 2024.
(Vijesti.ba)
