Dedryck Boyata speaks out on his treatment at Club Brugge

Brugge: Former Belgian footballer Dedryck Boyata has openly criticized Club Brugge for how he has been treated. The 34-year-old defender, who has played for teams like Celtic and Manchester City, feels disrespected and isolated from the team. He has been training alone for months and has no contact with his teammates.

In a recent interview, Boyata shared his frustrations. He mentioned that he is forced to change in a small room used by the cleaning staff. He refuses to do so and prefers to use the locker room instead. He also pointed out that he can only train in the afternoon, which prevents him from eating at the club. This arrangement makes him feel like he has a contagious disease, as he is kept away from everyone.

Boyata is not allowed to play for the club’s second team, Club NXT, or participate in friendly matches. He expressed his feelings about the situation, stating that the way he is treated is disrespectful. He questioned whether being allowed to use the club’s facilities is enough to feel valued.

The club’s management sees the situation differently. They believe Boyata, one of the highest-paid players, has not performed well since joining in 2022. They offered him a chance to end his contract in August with a 20% compensation of his salary, but he declined because he did not want to move abroad.

In September, the club increased the compensation offer to 55-60%, but Boyata still refused. He explained that accepting the offer would mean moving to countries like Saudi Arabia or Turkey, and he would not be able to sign with another team until January.

Now, it seems Boyata will have to wait until his contract ends in the summer. The club would like to sell him, possibly even letting him leave for free in January. Whether he is willing to accept a pay cut will likely affect how people view this situation.

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