Campbell Explains Club Brugge Departure

Shandre Campbell made the move from Club Brugge to Kortrijk. Image: Getty Images

Shandre Campbell has explained why he made the move from Clube Brugge to Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League.

The former SuperSport United winger made a surprise move by leaving Brugge during the last transfer window, after spending two seasons with the club, first in the reserve side before breaking into the first team and making appearances in both the domestic league and Uefa Champions League.

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Despite what seemed to be a promising period at Brugge, the 21-yer-old made a move to Kortrijk, signing a four-year contract with the topflight club. Since joining the club, Campbell has made nine appearances in their tough start to the season, where they’ve registered just one win.

Campbell is feeling at home at Kortrijk, revealing that he made the move because he was not getting enough game time at Brugge.

“Of course, as a footballer, you need to be happy in life, no matter what happens. Club Brugge were good to me. I didn’t get game time, so I looked for an ontion to start getting game time and, you know, being happy in football. Kortrijk, a lovely club. They took me in as one of their own. Life is good in Kortrijk. We are going to be definitely building in Kortrijk,” Campbell said to media today.

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Campbell’s experience will be valuable for the national under-23 team in their upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar. The first qualifier will be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, with Madagascar being the host at an alternative venue, Lucas Moripe Stadium. The second qualifier, with South Africa as hosts, will be played at the same venue next Tuesday.

“I am grateful for the opportunity now. It’s a great opportunity. I’ve developed and I can bring my experience from Europe to this wonderful group. The group is so talented. We all work hard. There is no competition here, we are a family, and that’s how we stick together. That’s how we will go far in the upcoming games and tournaments.”

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