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“If he earns it” – Manager opens first-team door for Brentford target

Brentford target Bassco Soyer is making progress at Gil Vicente, with the 19-year-old now pushing for a first-team opportunity after another milestone with Peru. The winger remains part of Gil Vicente’s U23 squad, having previously played for Alianza Lima back…

By Pedro Reinert · Sport Witness

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:27 PM

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Gil Vicente manager Luís Pinto stated Brentford target Bassco Soyer will get first-team opportunities if he earns them.
Brentford were linked with a potential loan move for the 19-year-old Peruvian winger during the summer window.
Soyer's senior debut in Portugal was previously delayed by an elbow injury sustained during pre-season training.

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Gil Vicente manager Luís Pinto has indicated that 19-year-old winger Bassco Soyer could receive first-team opportunities if he earns them. Soyer, who was linked with a loan move to Brentford during the summer, is pushing for senior club minutes after recovering from an elbow injury that disrupted his pre-season.

Although Soyer has yet to make his senior debut for Gil Vicente in Portugal, he has already earned senior international caps for Peru under manager Mano Menezes. Pinto expressed happiness with Soyer's international progress and noted the club is actively monitoring the youngster's development.

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