Club Brugge transfer activity and AZ midfielder Rio Robbemond competition

Club Brugge is actively reshaping its squad this summer, targeting additional central defenders and negotiating a possible deal with AZ for midfielder Peer Koopmeiners at a price of €12‑14 million. The club also monitors several Anderlecht players, including Cedric Hatenboer (linked with SC Heerenveen) and Luis Vazquez (potentially returning to Getafe). Galatasaray has shown interest in Belgian forward Charles De Ketelaere as a backup option to Bruno Fernandes, while Atalanta would only release him for a minimum €50 million fee.

In the Netherlands, 21‑year‑old Rio Robbemond is seeking a breakthrough with AZ. After progressing through the club’s youth ranks despite injury setbacks, he now receives increased playing time from coach Lee‑Roy Echteld. Robbemond faces stiff competition in the midfield from established players such as Jordy Clasie and Kees Smit, and asserts that his own effort will determine his future role at the club.