Marseille, along with Al-Hilal and some English clubs, showed interest in Joel Ordoñez. However, due to Zaïd Romero's poor performance, Ordoñez is now considered 'too important' for Club Brugge, preventing his transfer.

Club Brugge claims to have received a 45 million euro offer from Al-Hilal for Joel Ordoñez. However, Ordoñez is not interested in moving to Saudi Arabia. This offer is being used by Club Brugge as leverage to increase the price for Olympique Marseille, although there is no indication that a transfer to Al-Hilal is actually being pursued.

Club Bruges anticipates a potential offer of 45 million euros from Al Hilal, which has affected the negotiation terms with Marseille.

Joel Ordóñez has drawn attention from Al Hilal, which proposed a lucrative annual salary of seven million euros. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian defender, who plays for Club Brugge, was left out of the squad for recent matches against KV Mechelen and RB Salzburg, officially due to a minor hamstring injury. Nonetheless, negotiations with Al Hilal are ongoing, and the club is ready to offer more than seven million euros per season. Despite the attractive offer, Ordóñez reportedly prefers a move to Olympique Marseille, a club that has shown significant interest and is prepared to pay over 30 million euros. Club Brugge is still evaluating its options, leaving Ordóñez's future transfer destination uncertain. His contract with the Belgian club runs until June 30, 2028, and Transfermarkt currently values him at €28 million.