Ex-Genk coach drops transfer hint about Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika

Obi Donald

1 day ago

Former Genk and Gent head coach, Hein Vanhaezebrouck, has hinted that Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, will leave Club Brugge this summer, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 23-year-old central midfielder was linked with a move to Galatasaray in the summer, but he stayed put with Nicky Hayen’s side.

After two goals and two assists in 45 games for Blauw-Zwart across all competitions, it appears Onyedika will be on the move this summer.

Raphael Onyedika and Erling Haaland during the Manchester City FC v Club Brugge KV UEFA Champions League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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Raphael Onyedika scored his team’s first goal to make it 1-0 during the match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

imago1058308289 — Raphael Onyedika scored his team’s first goal to make it 1-0 during the match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Vanhaezebrouck, who coached Genk in 2009, praised Onyedika following his display in Club Brugge’s 1-0 win over Tolu Arokodare’s Genk and revealed the Belgian side would struggle to keep the Nigerian at the Jan Breydelstadion beyond this summer.

“He’s outstanding and great. They won’t be able to keep them after this season. He was very strong, and he has seen all of Europe,” the 61-year-old said in quotes revealed by Voetbal Nieuws.

Raphael Onyedika during the match between Aston Villa and Club Brugge at Villa Park, Birmingham. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Club Brugge demanded a fee of 20 million euros for Onyedika last season but are set to raise their asking fee for the talented midfielder when the transfer window opens this summer.