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Gustaf Nilsson leaving Club Brugge?
A club in the Bundesliga was interested in Gustaf Nilsson. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Gustaf Nilsson sustained a calf injury during the winter training camp, which will prevent him from playing for a few weeks. Consequently, a transfer is at risk of not being completed.
Dévy Rigaux stated that a solution is being sought for Gustaf Nilsson during the winter transfer window. According to various media, the intention remains to offload Nilsson, but it is mentioned that there has been little concrete interest so far. It is reported by Het Laatste Nieuws that Nilsson has been injured again. The injury is to his calf and he left training disappointed. The severity is not yet known. Het Nieuwsblad confirms Nilsson's new injury. Nilsson and Club Brugge are looking for a new club for him, and a new injury is said not to help in this regard. Nilsson is under contract at Club Brugge until mid-2028.
The board would have forbidden Nicky Hayen from fielding Gustaf Nilsson. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, there will be no change in this under Ivan Leko. It is stated that the chance is minimal that Nilsson will be reinstated, as he is considered completely redundant while waiting for a solution. There is a lack of concrete interest in the player, who himself reportedly did not really cooperate in the summer. Gustaf Nilsson no longer has a future at Jan Breydel.
Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Swedish targetman Nilsson has permission to leave in January. It was also stated that a replacement striker does not need to be signed.
Dévy Rigaux stated that in January a solution will be sought again for Gustaf Nilsson.
Nilsson was linked to a last-minute departure, which did not happen. It is stated that a departure during one of the upcoming transfer windows seems inevitable.
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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