Brentford have confirmed that Neal Maupay is one of five players set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Maupay is on loan from Everton and the Bees have the option to make the move permanent.
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However, the club said it had “put that decision on hold” due to Igor Thiago’s move from Club Brugge.
Brentford also announced that Shandon Baptiste, Saman Ghoddos and Charlie Goode will also be leaving when their contracts expire, while Sergio Reguilon will move to parent club Tottenham.
Maupay, 27, has scored six Premier League goals this season and is making his second appearance for the club.
He played for them in the Championship before moving to Brighton and then Everton.
Director of Football Phil Giles explained the decision: “Neal has made a huge contribution to Brentford during his two spells at the club. He fully justified the decision to loan him out again by contributing important goals and being an important part of the squad.
“Brentford reserve the option to bring Neal back permanently if we wish, but we have stated that we will postpone this decision for now as we have already signed Igor Thiago from Club Brugge.”
Maupay himself posted an emotional message on social media after the announcement.
In a video he said: “I will miss the club, I can’t lie. For me it’s a long story in Brentford. I came here when I was 20, in 2017, and I was a kid and didn’t really know anything about the club. I didn’t really know anything about English football.
“Here I am, seven years later, in the Premier League. I’ve played for a few teams, but I’ve never experienced as much love as I did here.
“People always love me and appreciate me. They saw that I was a fighter on the pitch and that I would give everything for the jersey and the club.
“I think we had that connection right away. I will miss her, I am here and the beautiful moments I had here were absolutely amazing.
“I wish everyone could experience this because it is very special. I always tried to do my best for the fans and the club.
Brazilian striker Thiago is set to join Brentford on July 1 in a deal reportedly worth a record £30m for the club.
The 22-year-old has scored 16 goals in 23 league games this season and scored another five in the Europa Conference League.