CINCINNATI —

FC Cincinnati has completed a deal to bring back a former star on a loan from Italian club Udinese.

Major League Soccer insider Tom Bogert reported Thursday that the club was working to finalize a deal for Brenner Souza da Silva before the MLS transfer window deadline Thursday night. ESPN also reported the news Thursday. Advertisement

Late Thursday night, a source confirmed to WLWT's Charlie Clifford that the deal is done and Brenner will be joining FCC for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Brenner starred for FC Cincinnati from 2021-23, scoring 27 goals with seven assists across three seasons in the Queen City. Brenner played 70 matches for the Orange and Blue, starting 61 of them.

The Brazil native’s 2022 season was among the best in recent history for FC Cincinnati, w

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