"In Germany, the deal was considered a done deal. Bayern Munich had made positive contact and saw Igor Thiago as a strategic asset to strengthen their attack in the medium term. The plan was finalized, and the Bavarian club was confident of completing the signing without any problems. However, the script has changed. Manchester City and Chelsea have now entered the race and completely altered the balance."
"At the Etihad, they believe the striker's profile fits perfectly into their attacking structure. Manchester City values his physical strength, his ability to hold up center-backs, and his clinical finishing in the box. His 17 Premier League goals attest to his consistent and undeniable progress. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea sees the operation as a double opportunity: to strengthen their sporting project and, at the same time, to thwart a move that Bayern Munich had practically finalized."
"Brentford remain calm, confident in their position following the striker's contract renewal. There's no urgency to sell, but growing interest from Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich could significantly increase the transfer fee. Igor Thiago has been a key player in Brentford 's system this season. Beyond his goalscoring record, his mobility and ability to press high have made him a complete striker, ready to take the next step in competitive football."
Bayern Munich believed the transfer was secure after positive contact and viewed Igor Thiago as a medium-term strategic attacking asset. Manchester City and Chelsea have entered the race, increasing monitoring and probing ways to open formal negotiations with Brentford. Manchester City values his physical strength, hold-up play, and clinical finishing, citing 17 Premier League goals as evidence of progress. Chelsea sees the move as both sporting reinforcement and a way to block Bayern. Brentford remain calm after the striker's contract renewal, with no urgency to sell. The player's final choice will depend on sporting project and role offered.
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