Tag: Belgian

Thomas Meunier: Sunderland sign experienced Belgian defender on two-year deal
15 July 2026 Off

Thomas Meunier: Sunderland sign experienced Belgian defender on two-year deal

By Total Football News

Sunderland have signed Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on a two-year deal following his departure from French side Lille.

The 34-year-old has made more than 550 senior club appearances and previously had spells with Club Brugge, Paris St-Germain, where he won three league titles, Borussia Dortmund and Turkish side Trabzonspor.

He also has 83 international caps and played for Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.

Meunier is the Black Cats’ first

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Brian De Keersmaecker: Oxford United sign Belgian midfielder
1 July 2025 Off

Brian De Keersmaecker: Oxford United sign Belgian midfielder

By Total Football News

Oxford United have signed Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed.

The 25-year-old has spent two seasons playing for the Dutch club, scoring seven goals in 64 league appearances.

De Keersmaecker becomes Gary Rowett’s first summer signing.

“This is a big step in my own self development. I’m ready for this challenge, to move to a new city and perform in such a competitive

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Kevin de Bruyne: Belgian surprised not to be offered a new contract by Manchester City
20 April 2025 Off

Kevin de Bruyne: Belgian surprised not to be offered a new contract by Manchester City

By Total Football News

De Bruyne has struggled with injuries, having missed almost five months of last season when City won their fourth consecutive Premier League title, playing just 26 games in all competitions, and has started just 19 matches this term.

Announcing his departure on social media earlier this month, he admitted “whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye”, while City manager Guardiola added “it was not easy for

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Pierre Dwomoh: Belgian midfielder set to return to training after thigh injury
6 March 2025 Off

Pierre Dwomoh: Belgian midfielder set to return to training after thigh injury

By Total Football News

Watford boss Tom Cleverley expects Belgian midfielder Pierre Dwomoh to return to training next week after almost two months on the sidelines.

The 20-year-old has not played since suffering a thigh injury during the 4-1 FA Cup defeat by Premier League side Fulham on 9 January.

Goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann is two weeks away from a return to training, having damaged ankle ligaments against Sheffield United, also in January.

Cleverley has

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Makhtar Gueye: Blackburn sign striker from Belgian side Molenbeek
31 July 2024 Off

Makhtar Gueye: Blackburn sign striker from Belgian side Molenbeek

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers have made their first major signing of the summer after agreeing a three-year deal with Senegalese striker Makhtar Gueye from Belgian club Molenbeek.

The 6ft 5in 26-year-old moves to Ewood Park for an undisclosed fee on a contract that runs until the summer of 2027.

The Championship club also have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

Gueye began his career in France

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Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich appoint Belgian as head coach after leaving Burnley
29 May 2024 Off

Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich appoint Belgian as head coach after leaving Burnley

By Total Football News

Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

The Belgian, 38, succeeds Thomas Tuchel and leaves Burnley for the Bundesliga side after the two clubs agreed a compensation fee.

Kompany won the Championship with Burnley in 2022-23, but the Clarets suffered relegation from the Premier League this season after finishing 19th.

“It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club

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