Club Brugge showed interest in Gonçalo Borges and was reportedly willing to pay a significant fee, but Feyenoord managed to secure a personal agreement with Borges. Despite Club Brugge's willingness to offer a substantial amount, including potential bonuses, Feyenoord was ready to pay around eleven million euros, which led them to finalize the agreement at the last moment. Club Brugge was ultimately unable to complete the deal as Borges chose to move to De Kuip instead.