Noah Makembo had been courted by Club Brugge for months, but they are now likely to withdraw. The national champion became frustrated because Standard insisted on including Oscar Olivier in the deal.

The talented midfielder was courted by Club Brugge for months, but they are now reportedly backing out. The national champion became frustrated because Standard insisted on including Oscar Olivier in the deal.

Club Brugge showed interest in Noah Makembo. Negotiations were difficult, and Club Brugge lost interest after Standard Liège insisted on including Oscar Olivier in the deal. Makembo, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder, played 26 times in 1B last season, scoring once and providing one assist. Standard Liège has the option to extend his contract by another year.

Club Brugge showed interest in Noah Makembo, but the transfer was conditional on including Oscar Olivier in the deal, a condition that Club Brugge did not agree to. Noah Makembo, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder, made 26 appearances for SL16 last season, scoring once and providing one assist. Negotiations proved difficult, leading Club Brugge to withdraw their interest. However, they might consider approaching again in January. Standard Liège retains an option to extend Makembo's contract by one more year.