A opportunity in the making? Blauw-Zwart seems to be able to benefit from a rare dip with one of the most promising players from the Jupiler Pro League. Despite strong foreign interest, the road suddenly seems to be open for a surprising top transfer within its own city – and at a prize that had few dreams.
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A sensitive transfer Is in the making between the city rivalen Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge. According to transfer watcher Ekrem Women Blauw-Zwart has set its sights on Alan Mindthe 22-year-old golden rooster of the association.
The Ecuadorian attacker is hot on the transfer market, with CSKA Moscow, AS Monaco, Real Betis, Vasco and Gama in Parma As interested clubs. Previously also showed Olympic Lyon interest.
“It has the appearance that Alan Mind will not play for very long before Cercle Brugge, “predicts The latest news. Minda still has a contract until June 2028, so Cercle is in an excellent negotiating position.
Two years ago he had a strong debut season and became one of the big revelations in the Jupiler Pro League. Last season, however, it went bad: his market value dropped from 6 to 3 million euros.
Can Club Brugge exploit this situation to pick Minda for a shot at the city rival?
From revelation to dream target
Started two seasons ago Alan Mind Greating his adventure in the Belgian league. Luciano Murchionow technical director, was then the scout that Minda put on the radar. Along with Carlos Avinaat the time sporting director of Cercle, he had been following the Ecuadorian for three years and saw a high potential in him.
Just picked up for 2 million euros, Minda immediately made an impression. Ludo Vandewalle, Chef Football at Het Nieuwsbladwas full of praise. “We are going to look at that season with open mouth this season,” he said in the podcast Sjotcast. Minda stood out with his gears, dribbles, technology and speed. Vandewalle even saw similarities with Jéémes Tissue: “I am not saying that he is equally good, but in terms of profile he reminds us.”
Minda had a large share in Cercle’s first participation in play-off 1. Clubs as AC Milan, Fiorentina in Napoli showed interest, just like some English teams. He also had himself noticed several times at the Ecuadoran national team.
“Alan Minda seems to be the next big transfer target by Cercle Brugge,” wrote The latest news. For a player who cost 2 million euros, a multiple on the table was expected in the meantime.
From hype to hypverlies?
Although his sleeve was pulled firmly last summer, remained Alan Mind one more season Circle Brugge. According to broker Nicolas Delgado phone calls from five clubs from the top competitions. A departure was never excluded, but Minda felt good at Cercle and knew he could develop further.
Yet he could not confirm last season. Because of his participation in the Copa America, he missed the preparation and he never really found his rhythm. Intrinsic, he may remain the best football player in Cercle, but he simply didn’t work it out.
“On that one world goal against Club Brugge, after a run from his own sixteen, Minda cannot continue to rise,” it sounded sharp The latest news. He lost his base place and ended up on the couch.