Mignolet’s retirement in May left a significant vacancy at Club Brugge. The former Liverpool goalkeeper had been part of the side’s title-winning campaign, making his replacement a major decision rather than a routine squad change.
Sommer’s résumé offers an obvious response. The report says he has won league titles with Inter, Bayern Munich and Basel, while also making 94 appearances for Switzerland. That record provides Brugge with a goalkeeper accustomed to pressure, title races and high-profile European fixtures.
The move would also bring recent Champions League experience to Brugge. Sommer helped Inter reach the competition’s final in 2025, although the Italian side suffered a 5-0 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain. The report also says Inter’s following European campaign ended in the knockout play-offs against Bodø/Glimt.
Those results do not erase Sommer’s broader experience at the highest level. His presence could be particularly valuable if Club Brugge enter Champions League qualifying, where individual errors are often punished immediately and senior decision-making matters.
A three-year agreement would indicate that Club Brugge are not viewing Sommer solely as a temporary bridge after Mignolet’s departure. At 37, he would bring immediate authority, but the club would still need to plan for its next long-term goalkeeper.
For now, the priority is stability. If the reported move is completed, Sommer’s distribution, positioning and European experience should give Club Brugge a proven figure as they defend their domestic status and prepare for the next Champions League campaign.