Club Brugge is in talks with PSG over a potential summer transfer for defender Joel Ordoñez, despite the 22-year-old Ecuadorian's injury. The French side aims to capitalize on the situation to lower the price. Ordoñez, who played a key role for Club Brugge last season, suffered a metatarsal fracture during the World Cup and will miss the start of the new season. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Jupiler Pro League, 38 pts, 22W-3D-7L from 32 games, recent form WWWWD.
What is the current situation?
PSG remains interested in Ordoñez, particularly due to his versatility. The defender can play both centrally and on the flank. Club Brugge has set a price tag of forty million euros, but PSG is unwilling to pay that amount. Transfermarkt values him at 33 million euros.
What does this mean for Club Brugge?
Ordoñez himself is keen on a transfer. A year ago, he refused to train to force a move to Olympique Marseille. Now, a dream transfer to Paris seems within reach. The injury has caused Liverpool to pull back, but PSG continues negotiations.
What are the next steps?
Ordoñez has a recovery time of six to twelve weeks. In the best case, he could return to training by the end of September and play by the end of October. Club Brugge will need to decide whether to accept a lower price or wait until the defender is fit again. The club currently stands second in the Jupiler Pro League, with 38 points and a goal difference of +26.
