Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez is reportedly on the verge of joining Liverpool in a deal worth £43 million in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by The Sun, Joel Ordonez is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the winter transfer window. So, the 21-year-old Club Brugge powerhouse defender has emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit.
The latest report has brought good news for Liverpool, as the Premier League champions are on the cusp of signing the South American defender from the Belgian club in a deal worth £43 million “in the next couple of days”.
How has Joel Ordonez fared at Club Brugge?
Joel Ordonez has established himself as one of the world’s best young defensive prospects since joining Club Brugge from Club NXT in July 2023. The 21-year-old had already been in Europe for a year before moving to his current club. However, he has made considerable progress at Club Brugge, going from strength to strength in the last two and a half years.
The Ecuadorian international has made over 50 appearances thus far for Club Brugge while chipping in with four goals and two assists. Meanwhile, Ordonez’s exploits for the Belgian giants have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Liverpool will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature next year.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Joel Ordonez has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as the Reds are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the next two transfer windows amid uncertainties surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Leoni will miss the start of the 2026/27 season after sustaining a long-term knee injury a few weeks ago. So, Liverpool must dip into the market for a centre-back, with Ordonez emerging as a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Premier League champions are closing in on signing the Guayaquil native in a deal worth £43 million.
Even though recent reports suggested the Reds were in pole position to sign Ordonez, the latest update has come out of nowhere. It will be interesting to see if the 21-year-old Ecuadorian centre-back indeed joins Liverpool in a deal worth £43 million “in the next couple of days”.
