Forward Gustavo Nunes has joined Brentford from Brazilian top-flight side Grêmio.

The 18-year-old has signed a six-year contract, and the club has an option to extend the deal by two years.

“I am very excited that we have managed to sign Gustavo,” said head coach Thomas Frank. “It is another good signing; we have fought with other clubs.

“He is a winger who can go past players one-on-one. He is direct and he can create.

“Gustavo has a lot of potential and of course we need to maximise that in every aspect. He needs time to settle, but this is a very exciting signing.”

Born in southern Brazil, Nunes joined Grêmio's youth set-up in 2021, aged 15.

He impressed in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship, leading Grêmio to the final of the competition.

The following year, he was part of the undefeated title campaign in the Under-20 State Championship and played an important role in the side’s journey to the final of the Brazilian Cup in that age group.

He made his first-team debut for Grêmio in February 2024, coming on as a first-half substitute and providing an assist in a 1-1 ‎Série A draw with São Luiz.

He scored his first goal six days later, netting the opener in a 6-2 victory over Santa Cruz.

In total, Nunes made 20 appearances for Grêmio in the Brazilian top flight, scoring three goals and providing one assist.