FC Cincinnati’s forward Brenner is set to continue his soccer career in Europe. According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, the Seria A side Udinese is finalizing a deal to land the 23-year-old player in what will be one of the biggest transfers in MLS history.
The two clubs have already agreed to the terms of the transfer and are expected to finalize it by the end of the week. Reportedly, Udinese will pay $10 million for Brenner’s services. The player will remain with Cincinnati until the summer and will move to Italy once the European transfer window opens.
Brenner was one of the biggest stories of the 2022 MLS season, scoring 18 goals and adding six assists in 29 games. The Brazilian hasn’t been cold to start the 2023 campaign, scoring just once in seven games, but apparently didn’t discourage Udinese from beating other clubs for his signature.
There was significant interest in Brenner in January when Udinese saw its initial bid rejected. The Premier League’s Nottingham Forrest and Eredivisie side PSV also made a run for the talented forward, but their bids fell short of Cincinnati’s evaluation.
Brenner started his professional career in his native Brazil, playing for Sao Paulo and Fluminense. He joined Cincinnati ahead of the 2021 MLS season for a reported $13 million. Since then, he has played 69 games and scored 27 goals to go with eight assists.
