In a stunning twist before the MLS transfer deadline, FC Cincinnati have reached an agreement to bring back Brazilian striker Brenner from Udinese on loan, sources confirm to GiveMeSoccer.
The 25-year-old forward is expected to rejoin Cincy on an initial loan deal through the winter, with an option to buy included. Remarkably, Brenner has even agreed to take a pay cut to make the move happen — eager to return to the club where he enjoyed the best spell of his career.
Brenner’s history with Cincinnati is well known: after arriving from São Paulo in 2021 for a then club-record fee, he tallied 18 goals and six assists in 2022, spearheading a lethal attack alongside Lucho Acosta and Brandon Vazquez. His performances earned him a big-money transfer to Udinese for over $11 million in 2023, but he struggled for consistency in Serie A, managing just 2 goals and 2 assists in 19 appearances.
Now, the forward is set for a reunion with a reloaded Cincy frontline featuring MVP candidate Evander and record signing Kevin Denkey. Sitting atop the Eastern Conference and level in the Supporters’ Shield race with San Diego FC, Cincinnati see Brenner as the perfect reinforcement to fuel their trophy push in 2025 and beyond.
👉 Could this be the move that turns FC Cincinnati from contenders into champions? Stay tuned as the deal edges closer to completion before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
