FC Barcelona is monitoring Joel Ordoñez, a 21-year-old Ecuadorian central defender for Club Brugge, and other top European clubs are also interested in him. It is reported that Paris Saint-Germain has contacted the player's entourage to explore a transfer, while Juventus and Internazionale have also shown interest. Ordóñez is under contract until 2029 and has scored 3 goals in 21 Jupiler Pro League appearances in the 2025/2026 season.