'Transfer rumors to Liverpool and other EPL clubs': South Korean national team center-back Imminent move to Belgian powerhouse with unprecedented transfer fee

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South Korean national team center-back Lee Han-beom (24, FC Midtjylland), who started in all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and Mexico, is reportedly on the verge of transferring to Club Brugge, considered Belgium's top club, according to local reports.

Tipsbladet, a leading Danish football specialist media outlet, reported on the 30th (Korea time) that "Lee Han-beom is scheduled to undergo a medical test at Club Brugge soon" and added that "the transfer fee is set at 9 million euros (approximately 14.9 billion won), with an option of 1.5 million euros (approximately 2.5 billion won), totaling up to 10.5 million euros (approximately 17.4 billion won)." Additionally, a clause will be included granting FC Midtjylland 15% of any future transfer fee if Lee Han-beom moves to another club later.

Tipsbladet stated, "Based on our comprehensive reporting, while the final signature on the transfer contract has not yet been made, Lee Han-beom's move to Club Brugge is nearly complete." The outlet further noted that "assuming the contract is finalized, Lee Han-beom is scheduled to undergo a medical test on Friday."

During the recent World Cup period, rumors surfaced linking Lee Han-beom with transfers to English Premier League (EPL) clubs such as Liverpool and Leeds United. However, his entry into Europe's top leagues ultimately fell through, and instead, he is set to join a team competing in the UEFA Champions League. As of the 2025-2026 season, the UEFA club ranking places his current club, Midtjylland, at 52nd, while Club Brugge ranks 23rd.

Notably, considering that Lee Han-beom's contract with Midtjylland has only one year remaining, a transfer fee of up to 10.5 million euros is considered unprecedented. Moreover, when Lee Han-beom transferred to Midtjylland, the fee was merely 1.5 million euros. In just three years, his transfer value has surged sevenfold as he prepares for a new challenge.

Tipsbladet added that "Lee Han-beom's match against Besiktas (Turkey) on the morning of the 31st at 2:00 AM is likely to be his final appearance for Midtjylland in the second round of the UEFA Europa League." The outlet continued, "After spending three years there, he is expected to leave MCH Arena (Midtjylland's home stadium). He has played 66 matches (or 67 if he appears against Besiktas), and will depart the club at a transfer fee several times higher than when he joined Midtjylland."

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