Cercle Brugge reaches agreement with Manchester City for Joel Ndala
Cercle Brugge has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of young defender Joel Ndala. The 19-year-old, who played for Manchester City's youth team last season, will now join the Belgian club. This transfer comes as Cercle Brugge prepares for the new season in the Jupiler Pro League, where they finished second last season with 38 points from 33 games (9W-11D-13L).
What does this mean for Cercle Brugge?
The arrival of Ndala strengthens Cercle Brugge's defense, which conceded 50 goals last season. With the young defender, the club hopes to bring more stability to the backline. The transfer also shows Cercle Brugge's ambitions to develop as a club that attracts and develops young talent.
What comes next?
Ndala will now join Cercle Brugge's squad and prepare for the new season. The club has not yet made an official announcement about the contract length or any transfer fees. Cercle Brugge will play their next match against Charleroi on February 13, 2027, at home in the Jan Breydelstadion.
