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'We got a text - I had a glass of champagne and that was it': Simon Mignolet reveals how he found out Club Brugge were crowned Belgium champions after the season was called off due to coronavirus

Simon Mignolet has revealed he found out Club Brugge were crowned Belgium champions by text.

Brugge, who were 15 points clear at the top of the table, were handed the league title this week after Belgium's football authorities announced the end of the season with the current standings declared final due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mignolet, who left Liverpool last summer to return to his homeland, admitted he didn't envision celebrating the achievement the way he did after posting a video online of himself dancing around his house.

Club Brugge have been awarded the Belgian league title after the season was cancelled

Club Brugge have been awarded the Belgian league title after the season was cancelled

Mignolet danced around in his house after Brugge were crowned champions
The goalkeeper posted the hilarious video on social media

Speaking to The Times, Mignolet said: 'We got a text message.