Danish Media Reports Lee Han-beom's Rumored Move to Belgium... "Will Bring Profit to Midtjylland"

Local media reports have emerged that South Korean national football team defender Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland) is on the verge of transferring to Club Brugge, the champion of the Belgian Pro League last season.

Denmark's Tipsbladet reported today (July 30, Korea time) that "if Lee Han-beom signs the transfer agreement, he is scheduled to undergo a medical test tomorrow," adding that "Midtjylland will secure a transfer fee revenue amounting to 10.5 million euros (approximately 17.4 billion won)."

According to the outlet, the total transfer fee for Lee, whose contract with Midtjylland had one year remaining, consists of a base transfer fee of 9 million euros plus 1.5 million euros in options.

Midtjylland also secured a sell-on clause to receive 15 percent of the transfer fee if Lee departs Brugge for another club.

Having recruited Lee in August 2023 from K League 1 side FC Seoul for a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros (approx. 2.5 billion won), Midtjylland is set to make a profit of 9 million euros by transferring him three years later for a fee of 10.5 million euros—a sevenfold increase.

Although Lee struggled to adapt during his first season, making only two appearances, he established himself as a starting defender in the 2025-2026 season, playing in 49 official matches and scoring 2 goals.

Lee caught the attention of European scouts after being selected for the national team that competed in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, playing full time in all three group-stage matches.

Brugge, which will become Lee's new home, is a powerhouse that has claimed the Belgian Pro League title 20 times—ranking second in history behind Anderlecht (34 times)—and was crowned champion last season.

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