Vrancken recalls five departures from KAA Gent: “Oh, what a shame”

Wouter Vrancken has taken over at KAA Gent. The coach gave an interview latest news He talked about the summer transfer period among other things.

KAA Gent will bring in players, but Vrancken also expects several players to leave. The Buffaloes coach has already mentioned at least five players who are on the verge of transfers.

Strong owners

Tissoudali, Hong and Torunarigha have all been mentioned in the transfer. “Samoaz and Heulsager only have one year left on their contracts. I don’t know what the amounts have been suggested before. Some don’t want to sign because they think it’s time for a new challenge. Of course, it’s not ideal. Some boys take it easier than others,” says Franken.

KAA Gent will certainly enter the transfer market to accommodate the departures. “Now we have to look: where do we have ready-made replacements? Where have we already expected and where have we not yet? One thing is certain: the team will look completely different in September. As a coach you have to live with that. You can always complain and complain about it, but you know that’s the way things are.

difficult period

Franken has also factored in the departure of several strong shareholders. According to the coach, this will continue to be a tough month. “Guys will leave as expected. Others will get another phone call unexpectedly that will make their minds go crazy. We have to manage that.”

However, the coach finds this negativity shameful. “But the constant reminder that these transfers are so shameful, it doesn’t lead to anything. Then this negativity spreads to the group. We will put our energy into the players who are there and deal with the situation as it is.