Ibini to trial at Club Brugge

Central Coast Mariners striker Bernie Ibini will travel to Belgium on Sunday for a trial with Jupiler Pro League heavyweights Club Brugge.

Central Coast Mariners striker Bernie Ibini will travel to Belgium on Sunday for a trial with Jupiler Pro League heavyweights Club Brugge.

Club Brugge extended the trial invitation to Ibini and the Mariners overnight, and Ibini has today expressed his eagerness to explore the opportunity.

Ibini will be following the paths of teammates Tom Rogic, who is trialling with Scottish heavyweights Glasgow Celtic and Mat Ryan, who will be leaving on the Monday for a trial with Scottish club Rangers.

As a result of the trial, Ibini will miss next Saturday-s F3 Derby contest with Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium, but is due to return prior to the Mariners- round 18 meeting with Adelaide United.

Ibini is under contract with the Central Coast Mariners until the end of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League campaign.