Brentford have decided not to buy striker Neal Maupay on loan from Everton because they had already signed Igor Thiago from Club Brugge.
Maupay was not successful with Everton, so he moved back to Brentford for the second round with a loan contract throughout the 2023-24 season UFABET. Although the performance was satisfactory to a certain extent, scoring 8 goals in 33 games. The Bees decided not to sign a permanent contract either.
“Brentford still have the option to sign Neil permanently if we want.”
“But we have explained that we will stop making that decision. Following the signing of Igor Thiago from Club Brugge,” said Phil Giles, the Bees director of football.
Brentford announced the signing of Thiago from Club Brugge on February 14 on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. But it is expected to be a new club record of 30 million pounds. And the move will be made official on July 1.
Meanwhile, Brentford have confirmed that Saman Goddos, Charlie Good and Chandon Baptiste will all leave the club when their contracts expire on June 30. While Sergio Reguilon back The Spanish left-back will return to Tottenham Hotspur after his loan contract expires.
Maupay himself posted an emotional message on social media following the announcement.
In a video, he said: “I’m going to miss the club, I can’t lie. It’s a long story for me at Brentford. I came here when I was 20, in 2017, and I was a kid and I didn’t really know about the club. I didn’t really know about English football.
“Here I am, seven years later, in the Premier League. I’ve played for a few teams, but I’ve never received the love like I have here.
“The people always love me and appreciate me. They saw that I was a fighter on the pitch and I would give everything for the shirt and the club.
“I think straight away we had that connection. I’m going to miss them, I’m local and the good moments I had here was absolutely amazing.
“I wish everyone could experience that because it’s very special. I’ve always tried to give my best for the fans and the club.”