Brentford have confirmed the seize of 18-year-old ahead Gustavo Nunes from Gremio for a reported £10million switch charge.
Nunes, who operates predominantly on the left-hand aspect of the entrance line, has signed a six-year contract, with the Bees having an possibility to increase the deal by two years.
The Brazilian made his first-team debut for Gremio in February 2024, approaching as a first-half substitute and offering an help in a 1-1 Serie A draw with Sao Luiz.
Nunes netted his first objective six days later, scoring the opener in a 6-2 triumph in opposition to Santa Cruz-RS, happening to function 20 instances in Brazil’s high flight.
He made 40 appearances in all competitions for Gremio, scoring seven objectives in addition to including 4 assists in that point.
Nunes turns into Brentford’s fourth arrival of the switch window after the signings of Liverpool duo Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg, together with Membership Brugge striker Igor Thiago.
“I’m very excited that we’ve managed to signal Gustavo,” stated head coach Thomas Frank. “It’s one other good signing; we’ve fought with different golf equipment.
“He’s a winger who can go previous gamers one-on-one. He’s direct and he can create.
“Gustavo has a variety of potential and naturally we have to maximise that in each facet. He wants time to settle, however this can be a very thrilling signing.”
We’re delighted to verify the signing of Gustavo Nunes on an preliminary six-year contract, with an extra two-year possibility
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 28, 2024