Official! Spanish striker snubs Benfica, off to Belgium for €12m | OneFootball

It’s official. Jan Virgili has a new destination, and it will not be Benfica. The 20-year-old Spanish winger is leaving Mallorca after just one season and will continue his career at Club Brugge, who decided to pay his €12 million release clause.

The youngster, who came through Barcelona’s academy, did not go unnoticed during his spell with the island club. Despite a good season, Virgili was unable to prevent relegation and is now preparing for his first adventure outside Spain. The forward was linked with Benfica during this transfer window. The Eagles followed the young winger’s situation closely.

Barcelona itself was even mentioned as a possible destination for the player’s return, but it was Club Brugge who convinced Virgili to move to Belgium. The Belgian club decided to make its move for the player and pay the €12 million.

Despite spending only one season at the island club, Virgili managed to make an impact and built a particularly productive partnership with Vedat Muriqi. The two players ultimately went their separate ways, however. While Virgili will continue his career in Belgium, the Turkish striker has headed to Fenerbahçe.

Benfica had been keeping an eye on the winger and considered the possibility of making a move for him, but ultimately did not complete the deal. Virgili therefore slips away from the Eagles and chooses Club Brugge after catching attention during the last season.

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