Club Brugge's chase of Genk's Noah Adedeji‑Sternberg fuels summer saga

Club Brugge’s aggressive push for KRC Genk’s 21‑year‑old winger Noah Adedeji‑Sternberg clashes with Genk’s determination to keep the player, leaving the Belgian side training without several key prospects as the summer transfer saga intensifies and prompting public statements from coach Nicky Hayen.

KRC Genk has begun its pre‑season preparation without a handful of important players, who are being kept apart from the main squad until further notice. The club is actively seeking solutions for the missing personnel while also reassessing expectations for some individuals.

Among those excluded from the group training are Noah Adedeji‑Sternberg, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Ken Nkuba and Mujaid Sadick. Each of these players appears to be exploring options elsewhere, according to the club’s internal reports.

Noah Adedeji‑Sternberg has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Club Brugge, as reported by . The agreement suggests a possible move, but the details remain confidential.

Racing Genk was not aware of the negotiations between the player and the league champions, a fact that has sparked resentment within the club. The lack of communication has led to the player being barred from training with the first‑team group.

"Wat Noah denkt, moet je aan hemzelf vragen. Hij heeft hiervoor gekozen. Ik kom niet tussenbeide in dat soort kwesties. Het is iets tussen de clubs en de speler zelf," said coach Nicky Hayen, emphasizing that the issue lies between the clubs and the player. Hayen added that the club deliberately gave the player time to decide, whether to stay or leave, while keeping the focus on the remaining squad.

Hayen hopes a swift resolution can be found for Noah Adedeji‑Sternberg, allowing the club to concentrate on players who are fully committed. The coaching staff will continue to monitor the situation as the pre‑season progresses.