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In late July 2026, South Korean centre‑back Lee Han‑Beom was reported to be on the verge of leaving Danish side completed his transfer from FC Midtjylland for Belgian club to Club Brugge. The initial report on 28 Brugge in late July described 2026 for a deal worth €9 million, potentially rising million fee, with potential bonuses raising the total to €10.5 million with bonuses, and a 15 percent sell‑on clause for Midtjylland. By 31 July, Club Brugge had completed Lee’s medical, clearing the way for an official announcement. clause. The club prepared offered a two‑ to three‑year contract with an annual salary of worth €1.5‑2 million, confirming the €9 million fee and related clauses. The transfer was positioned as a key defensive reinforcement for Brugge ahead of the new season. On 31 July, per year. Lee’s arrival coincided with Club Brugge opened Brugge’s opening match of the 2026‑27 Belgian season in season, the Belgian Super Cup against Union Saint‑Gilloise at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Brugge took the lead through The game ended 1‑1 after regular time, with Nicolo Tresoldi in the 49th minute, but Union Saint‑Gilloise equalised via scoring for Brugge and Kevin Mac Allister in the 77th. The match ended 1‑1 and was decided by penalties, which equalising for Union. Union won 5‑4. Relebohile Mofokeng converted the ensuing penalty shoot‑out 5‑4, thanks to Relebohile Mofokeng’s decisive spot‑kick, while spot‑kick after Cheveyo Tsawa missed for Brugge and Vic Chambaere made a save. Union’s Brugge. The victory marked their second Super Cup in three seasons and gave them Union momentum ahead of a Champions League qualifying tie against Bodø Glimt. The game also featured Union’s qualifier and highlighted the impact of recent signings, signings such as Mac Allister and Romanian midfielder Darius Olaru and Algerian‑born midfielder Adem Zorgane, highlighting the club’s recruitment drive. Union’s coach David Hubert praised his side’s execution, and Brugge manager Ivan Leko highlighted the squad’s overall performance despite Olaru. For Brugge, the loss. The Super Cup result loss underscored the immediate challenges facing Brugge as they integrate challenge of integrating new signings, arrivals, including Lee, into the squad for the upcoming campaign. a competitive squad.