Gent signs English wingback from Swansea, Antwerp brings in new striker

KAA Gent heeft zich versterkt met de 21-jarige Engelsman Kyrell Wilson, die overkomt van tweedeklasser Swansea City. Antwerpen heeft ook een nieuw aanvallend talent aangekocht, de Ecuadoraanse spits Snayder Porozo.

With the new season on the horizon, first-tier teams are starting to shape their squads. Who is coming, who is leaving, and where are the ambitions? Follow the transfer news from the Jupiler Pro League here on the foot.

Gent has strengthened with 21-year-old Englishman Kyrell Wilson, who comes from second-tier Swansea City. Wilson comes from Chelsea's youth academy and made the move to Wales after. Two years ago he signed his first professional contract with Swansea. Last season he was loaned out to the Scottish Falkirk to gain experience.

Coach Rik De Mil sees a lot of potential in the young wingback:

'At KAA Gent, he can take the next step in his career and further connect his physical qualities to performance.'

Antwerp has also signed a new attacking talent, Ecuadorian striker Snayder Porozo. The 19-year-old striker is known as a top talent in his home country. In 37 games he scored 5 goals and was twice named man of the match. A contract for 4 seasons is waiting for him at the Bosuil.

Gent is currently 5th in the Jupiler Pro League, 24 points behind the leaders Union St. Gilloise. The club has 13 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses in 32 games played. Recent form was LDWWW.

Gent has a upcoming away match against St. Truiden on February 13, 2027. The club currently has Matisse Samoise out of the game.