Cercle Brugge snap up Ghanaian youngster Lawrence Agyekum

Ghanaian youngster Lawrence Agyekum has joined Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League on a season-long loan from Red Bull Salzburg, Austria.

The exciting midfield gem will continue his development with Cercle Brugge for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

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The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joined Red Bull Salzburg in February 2022 from the Ghanaian club West African Football Academy (WAFA) on a 5-year deal.

He spent the last two seasons on loan at FC Liefering where he made 49 appearances and was involved in seven goal contributions.  

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Agyekum is hoping to get more game time and impress his new employers in Belgium with his season-long loan move with an option to buy.

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He will have Ghanaian international Francis Abu for acclimatization in his new environment for the upcoming season.