Brandon Mechele (Club Bruges): “We have done an exceptional job, especially with the arrival of Nicky Hayen, but I do not want to put aside what Roni Deila has brought here. Despite our delay in the standings at the start of the playoffs, we were able to impose a high level of play and this hard work is paying off today I am very proud to win a sixth title with the club of my heart.
Andreas Skov Olsen (Club Bruges): “We worked all season to get to this stage today, it’s magnificent. We left late but we believed in our chances, the supporters believed in it too and that’s what pushed us. I’m not thinking about my future yet.”
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Casper Nielsen (Club Bruges): “Two years ago we were on the Union side but this year we worked rigorously and we deserve this coronation today.”
Antonio Nusa (Club Bruges): “I’m super happy, the Belgian championship is magnificent. Even if we’ve had a long season, I’m sure we will find the resources to celebrate the title.”
Simon Mignolet (Club Bruges): “Before the playoffs, we thought it wasn’t possible but in our locker room, we kept the mindset of winning the next game. We learned so much in such a short time with this young team and this new coach . In the playoffs, we showed that we were the best, and not just the starting eleven.”
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Hans Vanaken (Club Bruges): “Given the circumstances and all the ups and downs experienced this season, we can all be proud to be champions today. We had to celebrate with our supporters after such a season.”
Kyriani Sabbe (Club Bruges): “It was a difficult season, with several injuries but we learned a lot of lessons and we finished in the best way. I am happy to be in the pre-selection for the Euro but I know that I still have a lot of work ahead of me.”
Jorne Spileers (Club Bruges): “It’s a first time for me and it’s a season that I won’t forget. We’re going to celebrate the title tonight and tomorrow in the center with the supporters.”
Nicky Hayen (Club Bruges): “What a superb season. We played with the best mentality during these playoffs. The players fought until the end to finish as champions. We achieved something exceptional. I am overwhelmed with emotions and so happy to be able to celebrate this title with the supporters.
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Hugo Siquet (Cercle Bruges): “Derbies are always tense and today there was a lot at stake on both sides. I wasn’t told why our goal was canceled… that’s how it is. We have to look at the positive and to say that we will play in Europe next year The work is finally paying off after a big season I’m happy to be in the pre-selection for the Euro but I’m taking things as they come. is not this year, I will work harder to be there next time.”
Kevin Denkey (Cercle Bruges): “It’s a draw that benefits both clubs. We are finishing a historic season that we have not yet realized. Our secret is our unity, we work for each other with great humility. For the moment I am at Circle, I don’t think about the discussions that revolve around me. I’m happy to finish as the best goal of the season against tough competition, but I’m especially proud that my goals contributed to the team’s good performance throughout. of the season.
