De Condé: Club Brugge's €6m bid for Genk talent was naive
- Source
- HLNLocal press
- By
- Niels Poissonnier
- Published
Key points
- Genk sold Karetsas (€33m) and Brughmans (€35m) this summer, easing winter sales pressure
- Coach Nicky Hayen departed for Burnley during pre-season; Jess Thorup appointed as replacement
- De Condé: 'My job is to keep the club healthy, not rich'; balancing squad overhaul with financial stability
AI summary
Genk's technical director Dimitri de Condé reflected on a turbulent transfer window marked by the departures of key players and an unexpected managerial change. Hayen's move to Burnley forced the club to act quickly, with Thorup—who previously had a brief spell at Genk—returning as the preferred choice. De Condé defended the appointment, noting that Thorup combines the passion and respect the club demands while being direct and decisive internally. The summer's major sales have reduced financial pressure for January, though de Condé stressed his priority remains long-term stability rather than short-term wealth.
Original headline
“Dat Club Brugge dacht dat het één van onze toptalenten kon oppikken voor 6 miljoen euro, was naïef”: Dimitri de Condé over de transferzomer van Genk
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