São Paulo set to bring back Cotia academy talent for 2026, says journalist | OneFootball

São Paulo is reportedly close to signing forward Brenner, a standout from its youth academy, who officially left FC Cincinnati of the USA this Tuesday (16th), after the club chose not to exercise the purchase option included in his loan contract.

The information was confirmed by journalist Alexandre Praetzel from ‘Rádio Bandeirantes‘. Sources consulted by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR were unaware of any ongoing negotiations, although they did confirm that the 25-year-old striker is indeed of interest to the club (in fact, he has been for some time).

Brenner is under contract with Udinese, in Italy, until June 2028. Out of the European club’s plans, he is indeed looking for a new team.

His performance for Cincinnati can be considered satisfactory, as he scored six goals and provided one assist in ten matches played for the American franchise.

Versatile, Brenner would be a good fit because he can play several roles in the attacking line. Although he is a natural center forward, he can also play as a second striker and on the wings.

The young player emerged in 2018 with São Paulo’s first team and did not impress at first, even being loaned to Fluminense. Upon his return, under the management of Fernando Diniz, he shone during the campaign that led to the runner-up finish in the 2021 Brazilian Championship, catching the attention of Udinese. For Tricolor, he scored 26 goals and provided four assists in 73 matches played.

In his video, Praetzel does not specify what kind of deal the Morumbi club is negotiating to bring back their homegrown talent. The tendency would be for a loan, since his market value is estimated at over 4 million euros (almost R$ 25.7 million).

As we mentioned, this is not the first time Brenner’s name has come up as a possible return to Morumbi. Even this year, during the search for a striker while the calendar paused for the Club World Cup, Tricolor officials inquired about his situation.

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