Club Brugge are on the verge of signing Abdoullie Manneh, the 21-year-old Gambian international currently playing for Mjällby. According to Swedish newspaper BLT, the Belgian club has won the race for the player’s signature. A move to the Jupiler Pro League now seems inevitable.
What is the current situation at Mjällby?
Abdoullie Manneh still has one year left on his contract with Mjällby, but sporting director Hans Larsson hinted after the match against Slovan Bratislava that a transfer is imminent. While Larsson did not specify which club would sign Manneh, BLT now confirms that Club Brugge are the frontrunners. Last season, Manneh scored seven goals and provided three assists in 28 appearances. This season, he has already netted twice and set up three more in eleven games.
Why does this transfer matter for Club Brugge?
Club Brugge finished the 2025 Jupiler Pro League season in second place with 38 points from 32 matches (22 wins, 3 draws, 7 losses) and a goal difference of +26 (65 scored, 39 conceded). Trailing leaders Union St. Gilloise by just one point, reinforcement is vital to stay in the title race. Manneh, previously linked with Olympiakos, would be a valuable addition to the attack.
What comes next?
If the transfer goes through, Manneh will face a new challenge in Belgium. His stats at Mjällby show he is a versatile player, contributing both goals and assists. Club Brugge’s next fixture is an away game against KVC Westerlo on 13 February 2027. For now, fans await official confirmation of the deal.
