Raphael Onyedika: Al-Ittihad launch bid as Club Brugge set €10m price for Super Eagles midfielder

Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad have lodged a proposal for Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika, as the Club Brugge star enters the final year of his contract and interest mounts from Europe and the Middle East.

The Saudi Pro League side are attempting to beat Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt to the 23-year-old’s signature, with Club Brugge understood to have set an asking price of about €10m.

Onyedika, a Nigeria international and key figure for the Belgian champions, is now facing a pivotal decision over his future before the close of the current summer transfer window.

Saudi push to outbid Bundesliga interest

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has reported that Al-Ittihad have formally joined the race for Onyedika, submitting a proposal to Club Brugge as they look to strengthen their midfield options.

Eintracht Frankfurt have also shown strong interest, with the German side monitoring the player as part of their own squad rebuild.

Al-Ittihad, who have been active in the transfer market in recent windows as part of the Saudi Pro League’s high-profile recruitment drive, are understood to be prepared to compete financially with European clubs to secure the Nigerian’s services.

The Saudi club’s offer comes at a time when Onyedika’s contract situation makes him an increasingly attractive target, with only 12 months remaining on his current deal in Belgium.

Club Brugge firm on €10m valuation

Despite growing attention from abroad, Club Brugge have, according to reports, made their stance clear to all interested parties.

The Belgian champions are said to be seeking a fee in the region of €10m before they will agree to part with the midfielder, who has become one of their most dependable performers.

Onyedika joined Club Brugge from Danish club FC Midtjylland and has since developed into a central figure in their domestic and European campaigns.

His consistency in the heart of midfield has made him one of the side’s most influential players, combining defensive discipline with an ability to help launch attacks.

Key figure for Brugge and Nigeria

Since arriving in Belgium, Onyedika has made 183 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

Beyond the numbers, he has been trusted in high-stakes fixtures, featuring prominently in title races and European matches that have raised his profile across the continent.

His performances have not gone unnoticed at international level either, with the midfielder establishing himself in the Super Eagles set-up as Nigeria look to build a new core for upcoming tournaments.

Career crossroads as decision looms

With time ticking on the transfer window and his contract running down, Onyedika is expected to weigh up his options in the coming weeks.

A move to Saudi Arabia would place him among a growing contingent of established internationals switching to the Pro League, lured by ambitious projects and significant investment.

A transfer to the Bundesliga, meanwhile, could offer a different pathway, keeping him in one of Europe’s top five leagues and potentially enhancing his visibility ahead of future international competitions.

Whether he chooses to remain with Club Brugge for at least one more season or opts for a new challenge abroad, the midfielder will aim to maintain the level of form that has drawn such widespread interest – and to ensure that the next step in his career strengthens his status for both club and country.