Steven Alzate’s time in Belgium ended earlier than expected. The midfielder had a contract with Standard Liege, the team where he was on loan, until June 30; however, This Monday his early departure and immediate return to England was confirmed.
The Belgian club interrupted the loan and therefore, The midfielder returns to Brighton – the team that owns his pass – for the final stretch of the semester. It was already a fact that he would not continue at Standard Liege beyond the middle of the year, which is why the institution chose to end his period on the team.
“According to our management and our sports staff, We have authorized the early return of Steven Alzate to England. Now that our club wants to focus mainly on the players who will be here next season, https://twitter.com/Standard_RSCL/status/1787519446262698351”says the statement from Liège.
The midfielder had been losing prominence in Belgium (he was a substitute in 6 of the 7 playoff games of the Jupiler Pro League) and even, The press had recently questioned him for his attitude, pointing to an eventual exit.
“For many weeks, Steven Alzate has dragged his anger onto the field, enough to anger the stands but also to exasperate his partners. Internally, his body language is disturbing and risks him leaving the team very soon.”, the newspaper published at the time Le Soir.
This season, Alzate played 25 games, scored 2 goals and gave 4 assists. Beyond the imminent return to Brighton, His continuity in the English team is not assured and his future from July is unknown.. In Türkiye they say that Trabzonspor would be interested in him.
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