Club Brugge is preparing for some important weeks. Blauw-Zwart is once again competing for the national title in its own country and is also hoping for a final place in the Conference League. In the meantime, preparations are already underway for the coming summer mercato.
As is generally known, Club Brugge will officially say goodbye to Vincent Mannaert after the season. To replace him, his duties were split into different functions. These were largely completed internally. Dévy Rigaux, another valued employee, was promoted to a key job.
Rigaux is the new ‘Director of Football’. In that capacity, he will largely be concerned with transfer policy. And his first incoming deal is now a fact. For example, Blauw-Zwart already announced the arrival of Ardon Jashari. The controlling midfielder comes from Lucerne for around 6 million euros.
Double for Vanaken
But that is not the end of the homework on the mercato. A new striker is also high on the wish list, someone who can replace Igor Thiago’s departure to Brentford FC. In addition, an attacking midfielder as a replacement/double for Hans Vanaken does not seem to be an unnecessary luxury.
Even at the age of 31, the captain remains an absolute key player at Blauw-Zwart. And the chance that he will leave in the short term is extremely small. But the current selection lacks a similar type to replace him if necessary. And such a person is welcome if Club wants to score on several fronts next season.
Rematch after one season
Club would now have set its sights on an old acquaintance for this purpose. Bee Fotboll Direct it is reported that the people of Bruges have again reported to the front for Williot Swedberg. The Swedish playmaker was also prominently in the picture a year ago, but ultimately chose Celta de Vigo.
However, the 20-year-old could not find his niche in the Spanish first division. And so he could leave after just one season. Club Brugge would therefore like to benefit from this. Although there is competition for Swedberg. The young Swede is also said to be on the wish list of the Dutch top clubs Ajax and PSV.
