Club Brugge’s Joel Ordóñez has publicly expressed his admiration for Liverpool, after Crystal Palace’s failed attempt to sign him.

Friday’s edition of Gazet van Antwerpen has a detailed interview with the 21-year-old. He talked about his desire to move to the Premier League.

Liverpool have an upper hand over Crystal Palace and other English clubs to secure his services, due to the player’s wishes.

The Ecuador international joined the Jupiler Pro League side in 2022. He was initially part of their reserve team before making his way into their first team a year later.

Ordóñez’s development hasn’t gone unnoticed, especially in the Premier League.

Liverpool and Crystal Palace interest

At the start of January, Sport Witness relayed news from Ecuador that the centre-back’s move to Anfield was at an advanced stage. That almost certainly came from sources close to the player’s camp and reflected his desire. However, the Belgian press quickly calmed things down and dismissed this possibility.

He didn’t move to Anfield in the winter market but had an opportunity to make a switch to Crystal Palace.

On deadline day, Sport Witness covered claims from Belgium of the Eagles’ monster €40m offer to sign the defender. The source...