"In my opinion, it's his mentality and personality, because I think those things can always push you to do more than you're capable of. His physicality and his talent will always be on a high level, but if you don't have those other things, you can be average. You can be okay with whatever the situation is. You can be lazy. But he's always working, wanting more and pushing. The sky's the limit."
Brentford's success relies on identifying and developing raw talent, selling players for substantial profits, and strategically reinvesting. Over the past decade, the club generated over £200 million from striker sales including Maupay, Watkins, Toney, Wissa, and Mbeumo while seamlessly replacing departing stars. Last summer's simultaneous exits of Wissa, Mbeumo, captain Norgaard, and manager Frank prompted relegation predictions. However, the club's model proved resilient. Igor Thiago, a £30 million Brazilian signing from Club Brugge in February 2024, has flourished despite an injury-affected first season. Now terrorizing Premier League defenses, the 24-year-old target man demonstrates exceptional mentality and work ethic alongside his physical and technical abilities, positioning himself for potential World Cup selection.
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