“Deep down, there is still something of Club Brugge inside of me,” Westerlo winger Nikola Storm told Het Nieuwsblad as he weighed in on the current Jupiler Pro League title race.
Storm, a former Club Brugge player currently sidelined with an injury at Westerlo, believes his former club holds the edge in the ongoing championship battle, according to Het Nieuwsblad. While the top of the table features a tight contest among Club Brugge, KAA Gent, and Union Saint-Gilloise, Storm has named his clear favorite for the crown.
Club Brugge Holds the Financial and Quality Edge
De 31-jarige flankaanvaller argumenteerde dat Blauw-Zwart net iets meer in huis heeft om het verschil te maken.
“I feel that Brugge has just a little bit more in-house to make the difference,” Storm said, as reported by Voetbalkrant.com. He added that the club has sufficient financial resources available to execute the right squad reinforcements when needed. “There is also enough money on the shelf to make the right transfers. So they are well-armed to become champions again.”
Hopes for a Prolonged Fight With Union Saint-Gilloise
Despite backing Club Brugge for the title, Storm expects Union Saint-Gilloise to stay heavily involved at the top of the standings. Voetbalkrant.com noted that the winger hopes Union can sustain its challenge for as long as possible to maintain league-wide excitement.
“I do hope that Union can go along for a long time in the title race,” Storm stated. “That is the best thing for the tension, of course.” Should Union pull off an upset and secure the championship, Storm admitted he would find solace in seeing his former KV Mechelen teammate Rob Schoofs lift the trophy following their recent cup success.
Summer Transfer Silence and Westerlo Realities
Addressing speculation surrounding his own future during the summer transfer window, Storm clarified that rumors linking him to a move to Union Saint-Gilloise never materialized into an actual approach. Voetbalkrant.com reported that the player confirmed Brussels officials never made a phone call.
“They never called,” Storm said. Acknowledging modern football’s economic priorities, he noted that clubs increasingly favor buying younger players to generate future resale value. That reality made Westerlo’s concrete interest a welcome surprise, prompting him to jump into the new project with full enthusiasm.
Ambitions With the Kemphanen
Currently recovering from an injury at Westerlo, Storm joins a youthful squad managed under measured expectations. Voetbalkrant.com highlighted his stance that finishing fifth or sixth would represent a bonus for such an inexperienced group.
“If we achieve that, it will be perfect,” Storm said, emphasizing the need to navigate the inevitable highs and lows accompanying a young roster.
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