Club Brugge loses two veteran goalkeepers as Dany Verlinden retires

Two veteran goalkeepers of Club Brugge have announced retirement. One of them is 62-year-old Dany Verlinden, who stepped down quietly.

Verlinden's departure was low‑key, chosen by the goalkeeper coach to avoid publicity. At the same time, Dender suffered relegation.

The farewell interview with Verlinden was modest. He said, “Actually everything was over with Anderlecht.”

The identity of the second retiring icon was not disclosed in the statement. Both players had long careers as Club Brugge's first‑choice keepers.

Club Brugge now faces a gap in experienced goalkeeping personnel. The vacancy follows the quiet retirements of its two longest‑serving keepers.