The emerging Monaco talent, Malamine Efekele, is set to embark on a season-long loan to Cercle Bruges, as officially announced in recent hours. The 19-year-old striker, nurtured within the Monaco ranks, has not only extended his commitment to the club until 2026 but is also poised to contribute his skills to Cercle Bruges for the remainder of the season.
A statement released by Monaco underscores Efekele’s international credentials, having earned six caps with the U20 national team.
The move to Cercle Bruges, a cousin club of AS Monaco, marks a crucial phase in Efekele’s development as he joins fellow talents Félix Lemarechal and Jordan Semedo Varela.
Both Lemarechal and Varela, products of the Academy, have been instrumental in Cercle’s commendable season, currently holding the 7th position in the Jupiler League with a combined total of 26 appearances between them.
The decision to loan Efekele is part of Monaco’s strategic vision to provide promising talents with valuable playing time and exposure, allowing them to mature and enhance their skills.
The collaboration with Cercle Bruges, a club sharing familial ties with AS Monaco, facilitates a seamless transition for Efekele, fostering an environment conducive to his growth.
The press release from Monaco emphasizes the interconnectedness of the two clubs and the positive impact such collaborative initiatives have on nurturing footballing talent.
As Malamine Efekele embarks on this new chapter with Cercle Bruges, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing the promising young striker make significant contributions to both his individual development and the collective success of the team.
L’AS Monaco annonce le prêt au @cercleofficial, jusqu’à la fin de la saison 2023-24, de son jeune attaquant Malamine Efekele, qui a par ailleurs prolongé son contrat avec le club de la Principauté jusqu’en 2026.#MadeInLaDiagonale
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) January 24, 2024
