Club Brugge signs former PSV defender Dams

Club Brugge has signed 22-year-old defender Matteo Dams from PSV on a four-year contract. Dams, who moved to Al-Ahli in January 2025 and saw limited game time over 18 months, replaces Bjorn Meijer, who recently transferred to Sampdoria.

22 Aug 2026

Updated 25 Aug 2026 By Hendrik Oosterhuis · senior correspondent

Contract Details

Club Brugge has signed 22-year-old defender Matteo Dams. The Dutchman agreed to a four-year contract, positioning him as the successor to Bjorn Meijer, who recently moved to Sampdoria.

Transfer Background

In January 2025 Dams made an unexpected move from PSV to Al-Ahli. Al-Ahli paid roughly nine million euros to acquire the defender from PSV. After 18 months at the Saudi club, his stint ended as he received very little playing time.

Future at Club Brugge

Club Brugge sees Dams as a replacement for Meijer. No details have been disclosed regarding the fee paid. Dams will join the Bruges side from the upcoming season and is expected to play a key role in the back line.