FC Cincinnati has agreed to a club-record deal to sell striker Brenner to Serie A side Udinese.
Brenner has signed a contract with the Italian club through 2028.
The Athletic reports Cincinnati will receive an initial fee of $10 million, plus performance-based add-ons as well as a percentage of any future sale.
Brenner, 23, will remain with Cincinnati until July, with the club saying his final game will be on July 1 against the New England Revolution at TQL Stadium.
“We’re extremely happy for Brenner that he’s able to make this move and play in one of the biggest leagues in Europe,” FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright said in a club statement.
“Our ultimate goal at FC Cincinnati is to win games for our incredible fans, and we understand that developing players is central to attracting the best talent. This is a significant transfer for our club and is a testament to everything our staff has done in the past year and a half. Our ownership will continue to give us the resources to compete and this transfer only adds to that commitment.”
Welcome Brenner 🙌 🇧🇷
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— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) April 26, 2023
Cincinnati signed Brenner in 2021 from São Paulo FC for a fee of $13 million, a significant investment for the franchise ahead of its third MLS season.
The Brazilian finished his first season in the league with eight goals and then exploded for 18 goals and six assists in 2022, getting himself on the radar of several teams in Europe.
With six games left, Udinese currently sits in ninth place in the Serie A table.
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