Brentford have made an exciting addition to their squad by signing 18-year-old Brazilian winger Gustavo Nunes from Gremio. The transfer fee exceeds £10 million, indicating the high expectations placed on the young talent. Gustavo has committed to a six-year contract, with an option for the club to extend the deal by an additional two years. This long-term commitment reflects Brentford’s belief in his potential.
Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, has expressed his enthusiasm about the new signing. ‘We have fought with other clubs to sign him,’ said Frank. ‘He needs time to settle, but this is a very exciting signing. He is direct and he can create.’ Given this endorsement, fans are undoubtedly eager to see how Gustavo will adapt to the Premier League.
Gustavo Nunes is not the only Brazilian talent to join Brentford this transfer window. The club has also signed Igor Thiago, a 23-year-old striker, for a club-record £30 million. In addition, Brentford has bolstered their squad with Liverpool’s Portuguese winger Fabio Carvalho, 21, for £27.5 million, and Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, 22, for £25 million.
After two games, Brentford currently sit at 13th in the Premier League. They are set to entertain Southampton on Saturday at 15:00 BST. The team faces potential changes, as their striker Ivan Toney could leave the club before the transfer deadline at 23:00 BST on Friday. These new additions, including Gustavo Nunes, aim to strengthen Brentford’s position as the season progresses.