Nicky Hayen, the coach of Belgium Jupiler League side Club Brugge has declared that the chances of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika leaving is real.
The coach who disclosed in a recent interview said that there have been talks since last season of the player leaving the club for a fee in the region of €20 million.
Hayen also hinted that the club is working on life after the player’s departure as he revealed that his focus is now on the players who will lace their boots for the club next season.
“That chance is real. At the end of last season, there was also talk of that. We are working with the players who are there and our homework has been done by now,” Hayen told a press conference on Friday.
This comes days after Onyedika reacted to rumours about him making the rounds that he is set to leave Club Brugge.
While reacting to the rumours in a chat with Voetbalnieuws said that his focus is on playing for Brugge while he will allow his agent to deal with such talks.
Onyedika who has been linked with EPL clubs including; Everton Crystal Palace and Saudi pro-league sides, however, stated that his links with those clubs are flattering.
He also noted that the club’s project is a great one and the culture is solid as every talented player at the club gets the chance to grow and express themselves.
