Gent interested in signing Christian Burgess after Union St Gilloise release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Gent is pursuing defender Christian Burgess, who is a free agent after leaving Union St Gilloise. The 34-year-old Englishman previously played for Portsmouth and has made significant contributions to Union, including winning domestic cups and a league title. Burgess was unable to secure a contract extension with Union following discussions. Gent is among several clubs looking to sign him as he remains a viable option in Belgian football.
- •Gent are keen on signing Christian Burgess.
- •Burgess is a free agent after leaving Union St Gilloise.
- •He previously played over 200 games for Portsmouth.
- •Burgess helped Union win two domestic cups and a league title.
- •Other clubs outside Belgium are also interested in Burgess.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Gent keen on signing former Portsmouth defender Christian Burgess following release from Union St Gilloise
"Sacha Tavolieri is reporting that Gent are keen on bringing in Christian Burgess. The experienced English defender, formerly of Portsmouth and most recently Union St Gilloise, is a free agent after fa...
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