After convincing performances at Cercle de Bruges and a first appearance in the Red Devils jersey in June 2023, Deman signed for the Bundesliga team during the following summer transfer window. The Antwerp left-back had started well in Germany as a starter in his new team, but his status changed from the winter. He then became an occasional starter, then a substitute until he only received a handful of minutes per match this season.
In 40 matches for Werder, Olivier Deman scored two goals and gave an assist. This season, he has played a total of 79 minutes spread across 11 games.
His difficulties at club have affected his status in the national team, since he was not called up by Domenico Tedesco for the gatherings after March 2024. In total, he participated in 3 meetings with the Red Devils, for 10 selections.
Dante Vanzeir towards Ghent?
More surprisingly, however, the Nieuwsblad affirms that KAA Gent would like to make a big move with Dante Vanzeir! It has now been two years since the former Union striker joined the New York Red Bulls for five million.
Last year, he played in the play-off final and scored six goals and provided ten assists. Obviously, this operation would have a big blow. But the Buffalos are financially viable despite a desire to streamline transfers.
According to several American media, the RedBull club would not be against a sale, while the striker is open to the idea of a return to Belgium. On vacation, number nine also experienced problems at the start of his adventure. In particular, he had made words considered racist by the Federation. He then experienced a suspension before returning much better this season.
However, it is important to point out that the transfer is still far from being ratified. “The interest is not yet concrete. Ghent is studying the possibility of adding another attacker to its list in order to be able to later replace Andri Gudjohnsen, the only real attacker in the core”, specify our colleagues.
