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ROBBE QUIRYNEN IS BEERSCHOT'S FIRST SUMMER TRANSFER

Defender Robbe Quirynen is Beerschot's first "in" transfer of the summer mercato. The 20 year old who played for Deinze - on loan from Antwerp - in Division 1B signed a contract until June 2024, with an option for two more seasons.

Quirynen stated playing football as a 6 year old at Sint-Job, then Cappellen and switched to Antwerp ten years later. In 2019 he made his debut in Antwerp's first team against Sint-Truiden. One season later he went to Mouscron on loan, last season he started at Antwerp and was loaned out to Deinze in January, where he was a first team player in 11 from the  12 remaining games.

"He impressed as a right back at Deinze. For me he was the best right back in Division 1B last season. He is fast, runs intelligently and works hard", technical manager Sander Van Praet praised Beerschot's new acquisition. "A top profile for us. Here at Beerschot he gets the opportunity to develop further and become an even better player."

"I had a good feeling from the first talks with Beerschot and was smitten when they proposed to sign a contract", Robbe Quirynen smiles. "The only game I missed at Deinze last season was because I was not eligible to play. I consider my transfer to a club like Beerschot with its huge tradition as a step up the ladder. It is up to me now to prove myself in purple and white."

"I don't expect many adaption problems. I am a local lad, live in the city centre near the Groenplaats with my girlfriend and have my parents nearby in Sint-Job. I am more than ready for this new challenge."