Voetbalnieuws.be reports that the contract of Hannes Van der Bruggen with Cercle Brugge has been extended. Cercle Brugge confirmed that Hannes Van der Bruggen will remain with the club for a longer period. His expiring contract was automatically extended until June 2027 after stipulated conditions were met. Hannes Van der Bruggen is a 32-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder who is the current team captain. He joined the club on 19/01/2021 and has played 179 matches for Cercle Brugge. For the Belgium U21 national team, he has 6 caps and 1 goal. In the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, he has made 28 appearances and provided 1 assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €500k.