Carlos Forbs Completes €8.5 Million Move From Ajax to Club Brugge

Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs is moving from Ajax to Club Brugge for €8.5 million. Forbs, who is 21, is traveling to Belgium for a medical check-up. He picked Brugge over several clubs in England, Italy, and Scotland. Forbs was originally signed by Ajax for €14 million from Manchester City.

TRANSFER DETAILS AND PLAYER CHOICE

Club Brugge are paying Ajax €8.5 million, plus a sell-on clause for future transfers. Forbs had little playing time at Ajax and struggled during a loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He wants a new start and chose Brugge over Celtic and other clubs. This move is Forbs’ chance to start fresh and prove himself in Belgium.

CONTEXT FOR AJAX, CLUB BRUGGE, AND FORBS

Ajax are selling Forbs because he has not been successful since joining two years ago. They are reshaping their team after a poor season. Club Brugge are signing young players to compete for the Belgian Pro League title. As reported, Club Brugge were the champions last season, which adds to the acquired expectations for new signings like Forbs.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE FUTURE

At Club Brugge, Forbs wants more playing time and confidence at a club known for developing young players. His arrival could boost Brugge’s results at home and in Europe. For Ajax, the move frees up money for new signings. Forbs could debut for Brugge, depending on his medical results. The move could regenerate Forbs’ career and help Brugge reach their goals.