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Club Brugge Reject Crystal Palace Bid for 21-Year-Old Joel Ordonez

The Belgian champions held firm on valuation after the defender extended his contract to 2029.

Overview

  • Reports differ on the size of Crystal Palace's rejected offer, with Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws citing €40 million and the Daily Star reporting £34.6 million.
  • The 21-year-old Ecuador international has featured regularly for Brugge this season, with roughly 27 appearances in all competitions.
  • Crystal Palace are seeking a centre-back following Marc Guehi's transfer to Manchester City and a shortage of senior options under Oliver Glasner.
  • Liverpool remain linked to Ordonez, though coverage characterizes a deadline-day move as unlikely while the club prioritizes progress on a separate Jeremy Jacquet deal.
  • With the window closing, Palace must choose between increasing their bid or switching targets, and Ordonez continues with Brugge for now.