Official | Monaco’s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan

<figure><img alt="Official | Monaco&#x002019;s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/get_french_football_news_702/61cda94f01a9802b92f11d3977ac0308.jpg" data-uuid="e9d1d862-6593-3f95-b40e-f5e94e5bc950"><figcaption>Official | Monaco’s Yann Lienard joins Cercle Brugge on loan</figcaption></figure><p></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">AS Monaco goalkeeper Yann Lienard (23) has joined Cercle Brugge on a straight loan until the end of the season. The deal was confirmed on Thursday. </p><p></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lienard, a France U20 international goalkeeper, has played just one professional game for his formative club. His pathway to any first-team football is currently blocked. Lukas Hradecky is currently the undisputed No.1, whilst Philipp Kohn represents an experienced second-choice option for the Principality club.</p><p></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">It was announced at the start of the summer that options were being considered for Lienard in order to give him first-team opportunities. At 23, it was seen as necessary. The solution, it transpires, is to send him on loan to Cercle Brugge. The Belgian side are a partner club. Both are owned by Dmitry Rybolovlev. Lienard had recently extended his deal with <em>Les Monégasques </em>until 2028. It is a straight loan, without a buy option.</p><p></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">At Cercle Brugge, the goalkeeper will also link up with fellow Monaco loanees Valy Konaté and Lucas Michal.</p><p></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/#google_vignette">GFFN </a>|<a href="https://x.com/LukeEntwistle"> Luke Entwistle</a></p>