Club Brugge loses wing defender Bjorn Meijer, who is transferring to Sampdoria. The Dutch defender made the transfer to the Italian club known after a medical check-up. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Sampdoria and Club Brugge have already reached an agreement over the transfer of Meijer. The Dutch wing defender will receive a fee of one million euros. In addition, Club Brugge has the right to a percentage of a future transfer fee of Meijer. Currently, the defender is undergoing physical tests in Italy.
What's happening now?
Meijer seemed to be leaving Club Brugge last season. The wing defender was already in Rotterdam for the medical check-up, but ultimately did not pass the check-up at Feyenoord. In the first match of the new Jupiler Pro League season, Meijer still played for Club Brugge. Against KV Kortrijk, he came on as a substitute. In total, the Dutchman played 145 matches for Blauw-Zwart. In this, Meijer was good for eight goals and 17 assists.
What does this mean for Club Brugge?
The transfer of Meijer means that Club Brugge is losing a key player. Meijer was a regular in the team and his departure will have an impact on the selection. It is unclear who the team will attract to fill the vacancy.
What comes next?
Club Brugge is currently in first place in the Jupiler Pro League, with 6 points from 2 matches. The team has made a good start and will have to see to it that they maintain their position against the competition. Next week, Club Brugge will play at home against Standard Liege, a team that is currently in eleventh place in the competition.
Current standings
League standing: 1st in Jupiler Pro League, 6 pts, 2W-0D-0L from 2 games, recent form WW. Goals this season: 6 scored, 0 conceded (+6 goal difference). Next fixture: vs Standard Liege (at home, 2027-02-06) (11th in the table).
