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15,000 Fans Flock to Club Brugge Day; Newcomer Sommer a Hit

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Club Brugge's annual fan day attracted approximately 15,000 supporters to the Jan Breydel Stadium.
  • Many fans queued for up to 1.5 hours to get autographs from players, with newcomer Yann Sommer being particularly popular.
  • The event showcased the new season's players, excluding those on international duty, and featured various activities for attendees.

Club Brugge's annual fan day drew an impressive crowd of around 15,000 supporters to the Jan Breydel Stadium, eager to connect with their team ahead of the new season. The event, which included various activities, music, and player introductions, saw fans queuing for extended periods, with some waiting up to 1.5 hours for autographs.

Mignolet was my favorite keeper, now I am a fan of his successor. Sommer will do well.

— George LagaeA fan expressing his satisfaction with the new goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

New signing Yann Sommer, who is set to succeed goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, proved to be an immediate crowd favorite. Fans expressed confidence in Sommer's abilities, with one supporter, George Lagae, stating, "Mignolet was my favorite keeper, now I am a fan of his successor. Sommer will do well." George's shirt was signed after a lengthy wait, which caused him and his parents to miss the main player presentation.

Despite the long wait for autographs, many fans felt the time was well spent. "If I see the line that is now, I think we made the right choice," said George's mother, Joke, referring to the autograph session. Other players also attracted significant attention. Leon Theunis was among the fans who managed to meet striker Tresoldi, for whom a long line also formed. Supporters expressed hope for Tresoldi's continued success with the club, with Leon stating, "He is a very good striker, I think he will score many more for us."

If I see the line that is now, I think we made the right choice.

— JokeA mother explaining why her son waited for an autograph despite missing the player presentation.

The event introduced the players for the upcoming season, though some key figures like Hans Vanaken, Brandon Mechele, and Joaquin Seys were absent as they were on international duty for the World Cup. The focus was on the new arrivals, with Sommer generating the most excitement. The fan day served as a prelude to Friday's Super Cup match against Union, marking the official start of the football season for Club Brugge.

He is a very good striker, I think he will score many more for us.

— Leon TheunisA fan sharing his positive outlook on player Tresoldi.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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