Details of surprising Sommer-transfer shape Brugge’s goalkeeping future

Details of the Sommer-transfer were confirmed today as Club Brugge completed its search for a new number one. The club announced that the Swiss goalkeeper will join the Jan Breydelstadion after a lengthy negotiation period.

Club Brugge needed a fresh first‑choice after the previous starter left, prompting a focused hunt for a replacement. The Brugse project demanded a keeper with experience, and the Blauw‑Zwart side identified the Zwitser as the ideal fit. According to the club, the urgency grew as the season progressed.

Blauw‑Zwart reached an agreement with Yann Sommer, who chose the Jan Breydelstadion despite interest from other clubs. The deal, originally set for two seasons, now runs until 2029, showing Club Brugge’s willingness to go beyond the initial plan. Sommer’s contract signing is expected on Tuesday, sealing the surprise move.

According to , Aleksandar Stankovic played a key role in the negotiations. The young midfielder, back at Internazionale after a year with Club Brugge, spoke with Federico Dimarco, whose good relationship with Sommer provided extra insight into the Brugse project.

Dat the club secured the goalkeeper was aided by the intermediary network, while Nordin Jackers remains the second choice. Vanden Driessche continues his development with Club NXT, as reported by De Argus. The next step is Sommer’s official signing, after which the hierarchy under the lat will be fully defined.