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Goalkeeper Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan from AS Monaco

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Goalkeeper Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan from AS Monaco

Summary

AS Monaco goalkeeper Yann Lienard has joined Cercle Brugge on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old France U20 international completed the move on Thursday. Lienard, who recently extended his contract with the Principality club until 2028, was sent to the Belgian side to gain first-team minutes. His path to the starting lineup at Monaco was restricted by Lukas Hradecky and Philipp Kohn. The deal is a straight loan without a purchase option. At Cercle Brugge, Lienard will join fellow Monaco loanees Valy Konaté and Lucas Michal. Both clubs share ownership under Dmitry Rybolovlev.

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Key Details

•Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on a straight loan for the remainder of the season.
•The 23-year-old goalkeeper recently signed a contract extension with AS Monaco through 2028.
•Lienard will play alongside fellow Monaco loanees Valy Konaté and Lucas Michal in Belgium.
•The agreement does not include a purchase option for the Belgian club.

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2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Monaco’s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan

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AS Monaco goalkeeper Yann Lienard (23) has joined Cercle Brugge on a straight loan until the end of the season. The deal was confirmed on Thursday. Lienard, a France U20 international goalkeeper, has ...
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