Ghana midfielder Abu Francis signs new two-year contract extension at Cercle Brugge
Ghanaian international Abu Francis has committed his future to Belgian side Cercle Brugge by signing a contract extension.
The 23-year-old has inked a new deal that will see him remain at the club until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, pending any unforeseen alterations.
Despite starting only eight league games for Cercle Brugge this season, Francis has been a standout performer, featuring in 15 matches in the Jupiler Pro League.
His notable performances earned him a call-up to the Black Stars team during the March international break.
Making his debut for the national team in a 2-2 draw against Uganda, he played 65 minutes in the match held in Marrakech.
“I am very happy that I can sign an extra year and am already looking forward to what is to come. Cercle gives me many opportunities, that is the most important thing,” he told the club’s media.
“With this extension, they show that they believe in me.
“After my injury, I am stronger than ever before.
“It is also more and more fun to come back after an injury to a team that is performing well.
“Everyone here is hungry and pushing each other,”
Technical director Rembert Vromant is also happy with Francis’ extended stay: “Abu is a leader on and off the field.
“The resilience he has shown when returning from injury are elements that we appreciate at Cercle and we want to reward him for that.
“We are fully committed to Abu for the coming seasons and are convinced that this will continue to be a success story.”
Francis initially joined Cercle Brugge in August 2022, making the move from Norwegian club FC Nordsjaelland after progressing through the ranks of the Right to Dream Academy.
