Nine‑million‑euro fee fuels Club Brugge’s chase for Matteo Dams

Al‑Ahli paid around nine million euros to sign 22‑year‑old defender Matteo Dams from PSV, and Club Brugge are now poised to bring him back to Europe, with talks suggesting a deal could be sealed within days.

Fee and previous move

The nine‑million‑euro fee, paid by Al‑Ahli when they acquired Dams in January 2025, remains a reference point as the Belgian side negotiate his return.

At 22, Dams made a surprising switch from PSV to Al‑Ahli, but after roughly one and a half years his playing time has dwindled, prompting the search for a new club.

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Club Brugge and Al‑Ahli are conducting positive negotiations, and both parties appear close to an agreement; Dams himself has expressed a desire to move to Belgium.

Brugge intend for Dams to replace Bjorn Meijer, who departed for Serie A club Sampdoria earlier this season, leaving a vacancy in their defensive line.

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The transfer illustrates the active Belgian market, where clubs are keen to acquire talent from abroad while Saudi teams reassess recent signings after limited impact.