OH Leuven land Beerschot’s former Stoke City winger who was previously a target of QPR | OneFootball

Any lingering hopes that Beerschot had of survival in the Belgian Pro League have been dealt a huge blow by the departure of their star player Thibaud Verlinden. The former Stoke City winger was a key member of the side that won promotion last year and has been a standout player for the side so far in a disappointing season. However, he is now gone, with fellow strugglers OH Leuven deciding to trigger a purchase option on the players contract. OH Leuven will be delighted to have gotten a player like Verlinden who should help them in their bid for survival.

Over the summer Verlinden had been linked with a number of clubs, including QPR in the EFL Championship. However, he decided to remain with the club and for now will remain in Belgium. He will wear the number seven shirt for his new club OH Leuven. His new contract will run until 2028. He leaves Beerschot having played 89 games, with 14 goals and an impressive 25 assists.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson