Cercle Brugge captain set for Antwerp switch

HLN are reporting that Antwerp are closing in on signing Cercle Brugge captain Thibo Somers. The attacker only has one year left on his deal in Brugge and was reportedly looking to move to a top six s...

Cercle Brugge captain set for Antwerp switch
Cercle Brugge captain set for Antwerp switch

HLN are reporting that Antwerp are closing in on signing Cercle Brugge captain Thibo Somers. The attacker only has one year left on his deal in Brugge and was reportedly looking to move to a top six side, despite Cercle trying to keep him at the club. The fee is said to be in the region of just €2m.

Somers has spent his entire career to date at Cercle Brugge, having come through the youth system and into the first team. Last year he was the sides captain and had his best season to date, despite the side struggling after qualifying for Europe the season prior. The 26-year-old scored a career high nine goals and grabbed three assists in 53 games. He is set to leave the club with 189 appearances and 31 goals.

Antwerp are signing a versatile player with plenty of experience. Somers can play out wide, behind the striker or in some instances as a main striker. His main attribute has for a long time been his work rate and drive to win, which was crucial in helping Cercle Brugge avoid relegation last season.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson

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