Cercle Brugge nears signing of midfielder Jean Thierry Lazare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cercle Brugge is reportedly close to signing central midfielder Jean Thierry Lazare, previously with Union St Gilloise and Standard Liege. The 28-year-old player spent last season at Kifisia in Greece and is available on a free transfer. Lazare's potential addition comes after Cercle Brugge decided not to activate purchase options for several loan players from last season. He previously excelled in the Belgian Pro League and has international experience with Cote d’Ivoire.
- •Lazare played over 130 matches for Union St Gilloise.
- •He won the Africa Cup of Nations with Cote d’Ivoire.
- •Cercle Brugge is looking to replace departing midfielders.
- •Lazare scored two goals in 18 games for Standard Liege.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cercle Brugge hoping to bring former Union St Gilloise and Standard Liege midfielder back to Belgium
"HLN are reporting that Cercle Brugge are closing in on signing 28-year-old central midfielder Jean Thierry Lazare. The former Union St Gilloise and Standard Liege midfielder spent last season in Greek...
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