Fenerbahçe, led by José Mourinho, has been priced out of a potential move for Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika after Club Brugge slapped a €40 million price tag on the 24-year-old. The Turkish giants had made initial enquiries over a possible transfer but were left stunned by the valuation, which is twice Onyedika’s estimated market value of around €20 million.
Despite the hefty figure, Onyedika remains a hot commodity in the market, with interest from across Europe, including Premier League outfits West Ham, Tottenham, and Leeds, and Serie A’s Juventus. However, Club Brugge seems in no hurry to part with the Nigerian, who remains a key figure in their plans for the upcoming campaign.
Onyedika has been included in Club Brugge’s squad for Sunday’s Belgian Super Cup clash against reigning league champions Union Saint-Gilloise. The match will serve as a rematch of last season’s matchup, which Union won 2-1. Onyedika would be keen to get one up on Union SG after the champions narrowly beat Club Brugge to the league title a few weeks ago.
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This will be Brugge’s 22nd Super Cup appearance, a Belgian record, and they will be looking to claim an 18th title, to further cement their status as the country’s most decorated Super Cup side. With Onyedika in their squad, Club Brugge will be confident of making a strong impression and potentially winning the trophy.
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The potential transfer of Raphael Onyedika has generated significant interest, given his impressive performances for Club Brugge and the Nigerian national team.
Raphael Onyedika takes on fellow Super Eagles teammate Tolu Arokodare
While Fenerbahçe may have been priced out of the deal, other clubs may still be interested in signing the talented midfielder. With Club Brugge’s ambitions in the Belgian Super Cup, Onyedika’s role will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
