Inter market, Nerazzurri fish for a new defender in Belgium
Inter Milan has broken into the race for Joel Ordoñez, one of the most followed young defenders of the moment and a new emerging figure at Club Brugge. The Ecuadorian center-back, who has also been followed by Newcastle for some time, is attracting attention in Europe due to his tactical maturity and the performance he has shown in top international stages.
The Inter management sees in him a player with ample room for growth and the potential to become a leader in the backline. That is why they are working to convince him that the right step is Italy and not England. Despite his young age, Ordoñez has already shown character against opponents such as Bayern Munich and Barcelona, performances that have increased his market value and make it difficult for Club Brugge to retain him beyond this season, although dealing with the Belgians is never easy, as Milan, for example, knows very well.
The recent inclusion of Ordoñez in the team’s squad is a good example of a good way to get him back into the team.
The very recent inclusion of Chelsea complicates the situation. The London club wants to strengthen the defensive department ahead of the next market and sees Ordoñez as a long-term project. It is pursuing a major restructuring based on young talent, and the South American’s profile fits right into this strategy. Chelsea has been following him for months, although only now has it decided to move more decisively. Newcastle United also continues to monitor him, convinced that he can be a strategic investment for the future.
At only twenty-one years old, Ordoñez has already established himself at Club Brugge and has a contract until 2029, a detail that allows the Belgian club to ask a high price for his transfer. He stands out for his speed, reading of the game and ability to adapt to different tactical systems, qualities that have attracted the interest of top European clubs. The recent call-up with Ecuador for the match against Canada is further confirmation of his growth and fuels hopes of seeing him at the World Cup next summer.
