Gustaf Nilsson leaving Club Brugge?
Gustaf Nilsson, who was brought in last year as the replacement for Igor Thiago for 6.4 million euros, is being sidelined at Club Brugge. Despite his injury struggles and form issues, the club is making way for an 18-year-old talent, Kaye Furo. Nilsson is seen as surplus to requirements as Club Brugge focuses on promoting younger players.
Club Brugge has decided to move Gustaf Nilsson towards an exit. Despite being fit and available, he is ignored and has been instructed to find a new club within two weeks. He was initially brought in as a replacement for Igor Thiago for over 6 million euros but has become surplus to requirements. Club Brugge expects Nilsson to find a solution on his own and intends to secure a decent fee for his transfer, indicating he is available for sale but not at any price.
Club Brugge has informed Gustaf Nilsson that he no longer has a future at the club and must find a new employer. This decision comes unexpectedly as the transfer market is nearing its end. Nilsson, a Swedish forward, has not played this season due to an injury but was on the bench in recent matches. Club Brugge acquired him a year ago for 6.4 million euros from Union SG, where he was a key player.
There are internal doubts at Club Brugge regarding Gustaf Nilsson's fit with the team, despite his 11 goals and 5 assists in 41 appearances. Club Brugge might consider letting him go just a year after paying over six million for him. Nilsson needs to perform well in the upcoming matches to change the perception about him and secure his position. The chance is small that Club Brugge will discard him immediately, but there is pressure on him to perform.
Gustaf Nilsson was acquired last summer from Union for around six million. Despite initial success, his performance has declined. Club Brugge might consider reinforcing the forward position, indicating a possible replacement for Nilsson.
Gustaf Nilsson is not performing as expected and has fallen behind Ferran Jutgla in the pecking order. Despite his struggles, he will be given until the end of May to prove himself.
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