INJURIES At his press conference ahead of the match against Standard, Besnik Hasi provided an update on his injured players. Ilay Camara and Ali Maamar are fully available, and he expects Ludwig Augustinsson to be back in two weeks. "Ilay was already with the squad last week, but because of how the match developed I couldn't bring him on. Ali Maamar is also back in the selection. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht ended its collaboration with 19-year-old defender Yasin Özcan after six months, deeming the arrangement neither sportingly nor financially viable. Özcan had arrived on loan from Aston Villa for a total fee of €300,000; only half of that (€150,000) was paid, the remaining tranche was waived due to the premature departure. Anderlecht also covered an annual salary of roughly €1 million; because Özcan left after half a season, the club reportedly saved about €450,000 in wage costs. In total, his stay is estimated to have cost Anderlecht around €700,000 (approximately €150,000 in loan fees and €550,000 in wages), while Özcan was scarcely used. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht strengthens its medical staff with osteopath Frigyes Vanden Auweele. The Leuven native worked for Liverpool between 2022 and 2024 and is currently also active for the national team. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht and La Louvière have announced the transfer of Majeed Ashimeru. The midfielder has been loaned to La Louvière until the end of the season by the purple-and-white. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that no purchase option was included in the deal. Ashimeru hopes to put himself back in the spotlight at La Louvière, not least to catch attention of Ghana's national coach with an eye on the World Cup. Read more »
YOUTH - TRANSFERS What had been in the air for some time is now official: 16-year-old Samory Kone is leaving Anderlecht for Ajax. "We are pleased that another talented player has chosen Ajax," says Director of Football Marijn Beuker. "Samory showed at Anderlecht that he has enormous potential." Kone signed a contract with Ajax running until mid-2028. The winger featured for Anderlecht's U18s but will join Ajax's U16s in Amsterdam. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the Brazilian press, Anderlecht reportedly made enquiries about Gonzalo Tapia, who is under contract with São Paulo. He was already linked to RSCA in July 2024. The 23-year-old Chilean right winger can also operate on the left flank and as a centre-forward. He was signed by São Paulo in January after River Plate had loaned him to the Brazilian club. Read more »
1B - GAMES RSCA Futures drew 2-2 against Lierse yesterday evening. Jayden Onia Seke seemed to have handed Anderlecht all three points in extra time, but two minutes later Lierse struck back to level the score — and they did so despite having been reduced to nine men. Lierse confirmed the signing of Alexandre Stani? today, and the newcomer opened the scoring in his very first match following an error by keeper Imbrechts. The Futures created the bulk of the chances, but finding the net proved surprisingly difficult. Read more »
TRANSFERS Yasin Özcan is leaving Anderlecht after six months. The defender will be loaned out by Aston Villa to Besiktas for the rest of the season. “The loan to Anderlecht will be terminated,” the Purple & White announced. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to L'Equipe, Anderlecht is one of the clubs showing interest in Pape Moussa Fall, the 21-year-old striker currently at La Louvière. The Wolves have Fall on loan from Metz this season, and the French club reportedly wants to recall him this winter to strengthen their own attack. Fall missed the first part of the season with a serious knee injury and only returned in mid-September. Since the start of December the Senegalese forward has been in blistering form: five goals in six league games and three goals in two Cup matches. Read more »
OTHER Today Timon Vanhoutte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 22 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
TRANSFERS Yasin Özcan arrived at Istanbul airport this evening. He spoke to local media about his imminent transfer to Besiktas. ‘I will commit myself to the team and give 100 per cent on the pitch,' said Özcan. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS Lilian Vergeylen spreads his wings. The 19-year-old central midfielder is leaving Neerpede after five-and-a-half years to join FC Knokke. He signs a one-and-a-half-year contract with the club from the top amateur division. Read more »
TRANSFERS The announced transfer of defender Diarra has now been officially confirmed by Anderlecht. The 25-year-old Malian international arrives from Alavés in Spain and is being loaned until the end of the season, with an option to make the move permanent. Diarra first gained experience at Toulouse before moving to Spain in July 2024. This season he has featured three times in the league and twice in the Copa del Rey. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is set to strengthen its squad with Moussa Diarra, a 25-year-old defender from Alavés, Het Laatste Nieuws reports. It is a loan deal with an option to buy. The purple-and-whites had already shown interest in Diarra in the summer. Read more »
GAMES Is it down to poor passing, the style of play or the coaching? Who can say... The fact remains that Vazquez hardly made an impression at Anderlecht, but in his first match for Getafe he scored straight away. Vazquez struck the opening goal neatly into the top corner. Read more »
WEBSITE In our new web poll we ask about your sentiment about the ongoing transfer window. We keep it simple with three options: good, moderate or poor. You can vote here. Good: Renard did what was necessary on both the incoming and outgoing fronts, given the limited resources. Read more »
GAMES Erik Lambrechts has been appointed referee for the match against Standard on Sunday, February 1, at 1:30 p.m. He will be assisted by linesmen Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny. The fourth official is Kevin Van Damme. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana admitted that it was not an easy evening on Sunday. “Dender sat back and had a lot of physical strength and height. In games like this, it becomes very difficult if you can't score early,” he analyzed. Read more »
OTHER Today Marc Coucke celebrates his birthday! He becomes 61 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES In a message on the club's website, Standard's board is urging its supporters to ensure Sunday's match against Anderlecht proceeds smoothly and in a sporting manner. The Rouches also announce they will consult with Anderlecht's board to prevent clashes between supporters' groups. Matches between Anderlecht and Standard have produced many painful moments in recent years. After yet another confrontation in December 2023, visiting fans were even banned for two years. Read more »
OTHER The crisis meeting is over. Olivier Renard, his right-hand man Thibault Dochy and CEO Kenneth Bornauw decided that Besnik Hasi remains Anderlecht's coach — for now. The question is how long that will last if Anderlecht does not urgently recover. Chairman Verschueren was abroad and therefore did not attend the meeting. Read more »
OTHER Het Laatste Nieuws is currently camped outside the gates of the training centre and Neerpede. The newspaper has learned from its sources that crisis talks are taking place with CEO Kenneth Bornauw (photo), Olivier Renard and his right-hand man Thibault Dochy. The fate of Besnik Hasi is reportedly on the agenda. Read more »
INJURIES After an hour, the match was over for Nathan De Cat. The 17-year-old midfielder had to be substituted after suffering a recurrence of the knee injury that had already hampered him earlier this week. The situation raises questions: was De Cat sufficiently recovered to start the match? Read more »
GAMES Another heavy disappointment for Anderlecht, who failed to get past the league's bottom club. Dender were actually the better side before the interval, with Anderlecht virtually non-existent. After the break, the home side could certainly have taken the lead during a messy phase, but overall they created far too little danger. The red alarm can quietly be raised: with just one point from the last three matches, Anderlecht now travel to Standard and Genk. Read more »
OTHER Michael Verschueren does not draw a salary for his role as Anderlecht chairman, Het Nieuwsblad reports today. His predecessor, Wouter Vandenhaute, did receive a salary, but the situations are different. Verschueren combines the Anderlecht chairmanship with his role as vice-chairman of the European Football Clubs (EFC), for which he already receives compensation. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Marco Kana extended his expiring contract this week, much to the delight of coach Besnik Hasi. “I am very happy for Marco, but also for the club. He is a young player from our academy,” said Hasi. “Marco is an important link for us.” Read more »
TRANSFERS At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi expressed his delight at the arrival of Danylo Sikan. “Normally, players would have to leave first, but it's great that the club didn't wait for that to happen before signing a new striker,” said the coach. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht can count on Ilay Camara (photo) and Enric Llansana again this weekend. Both are returning to the squad after injury. Nathan De Cat and Marco Kana also seem to be 100% ready for Sunday. Read more »
TRANSFERS - TRANSFERS Besiktas and Nice can be removed from the list of candidates to take over Mario Stroeykens. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Stroeykens does not want to go to Besiktas. Anderlecht has rejected an offer from Nice. Two Italian clubs remain an option. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Turkish defender Yasin Özcan is set to be loaned out by Aston Villa to Besiktas. This new agreement is said to have already been finalized. Rumors have been circulating for some time that Anderlecht wants to terminate the player's loan. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to foreign sources, Anderlecht has inquired about Andréa Carboni, who is under contract with Monza. He is a 24-year-old Italian center back who can also play left back. Carboni is a true left-footed player and, at 1.87 m, also has some stature. The Italian was trained at Cagliari before moving to Monza. Read more »
1B - GAMES For their third match in the Premier League International Cup, Anderlecht's U23 visited Leeds. As in their two previous appearances, the young Purple & White shone and convincingly defeated a powerless English team 0-3. With 7 out of 9 and one game less, they are currently third; only a victory against West Ham, which is still pointless in three games, can put them in first place and earn them a ticket to the next round. The U23 dominated the entire game and were rarely troubled by a Leeds team that was clearly outclassed.
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YOUTH According to Het Nieuwsblad, Romelu Lukaku is urging Anderlecht to try to bring Jean Kindermans back. However, this is not easy: Kindermans has a solid contract with Antwerp until 2029, the year in which he can retire. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht has signed Ilyes Bennane to his first professional contract. The young attacking midfielder had only just celebrated his 15th birthday on Monday. He is now tied to Anderlecht until mid-2028. Bennane, who comes from Verviers, played in the youth setups of Eupen, Standard and Genk before moving to Anderlecht in 2024. Read more »
GAMES A notable appearance in the press room of the Allianz Arena. Michael Verschueren, chairman of RSC Anderlecht, attended Vincent Kompany's press conference. Afterwards, there was a warm reunion between the two men. Verschueren left the room together with the Bayern Munich coach.
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TRANSFERS Anderlecht wants to renegotiate Basile Vroninks' contract, which runs until 2027, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The newspaper reports that talks are progressing well. Read more »
OTHER Julien Duranville, who was strongly linked to Anderlecht earlier this month, has found his new club. The winger will finish the season at Basel in Switzerland. All parties have reached an agreement on a loan deal. Read more »
YOUTH - TRANSFERS According to several sources, Anderlecht is tracking Christ Longville. The 19?year?old right winger, who holds Ivorian nationality, is currently with Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Bulgaria. A transfer would likely only be possible during next summer's transfer window, but the purple?and?white are reportedly already preparing. Longville was developed at SOL FC in Abobo, Ivory Coast, before moving to his current club. Read more »
YOUTH - TRANSFERS Transfer guru Fabrizio Romadno reports that Ajax finalized the last details today for the arrival of Samory Kone. Next week, when he celebrates his 16th birthday, the Anderlecht product will sign his contract with the Dutch club. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Jean-Marie Pfaff is in Munich this week for the Champions League match between Bayern and Union. The former goalkeeper sees a Bayern team that is impressing under the leadership of Vincent Kompany. “They are a well-oiled machine,” he says. “They keep going until the final whistle.” Read more »
TRANSFERS Marco Kana (23) has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028. Kana was given his chance this season as a centre-back after earlier loan spells and a period often marred by injuries. He seized that opportunity and now sees his performances rewarded with a new deal. Olivier Renard: “This contract extension is a clear sign of mutual trust. Read more »
TRANSFERS This transfer had been on the cards for some time. Argentine forward Luis Vazquez will finish the season at Getafe CF in the Primera División. The deal also includes an option to make the move permanent. Vazquez was signed by Anderlecht from Boca Juniors in 2023 and has so far played 118 times for the Mauves. In his first season he proved a useful back-up to Dolberg, but last season and this one the Argentine has struggled. Read more »
TRANSFERS As expected, Anderlecht has officially completed and announced the transfer of Danylo Sikan (24). The forward has been acquired from Trabzonspor and signed a contract until 2030. Sikan scored 31 times in 116 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk and made a strong impression in the 2023–24 Champions League, where he found the net four times. That earned him a move to Turkey and a call-up to the Ukrainian national team. Read more »
OTHER German online media are linking Anderlecht to a surprising player, 32-year-old Robert Glatzel from Hamburg. Glatzel is a striker who scored regularly in the 2. Bundesliga, but this season he has mainly been warming the bench in the Bundesliga. You may want to take this rumor with a grain of salt. Read more »
TRANSFERS Loïc Tanzi of L'Equipe mentions 23-year-old Frenchman Julien Lomboto as a possible reinforcement for Anderlecht. The center back is mainly a substitute at Rio Ave in Portugal, but his club suddenly seems to be pushing for a contract extension. Read more »
GAMES The match between RSC Anderlecht and Dender on Sunday will be refereed by Wesli De Cremer. He will be assisted by Wouter Cochet and Gianni Seeldraeyers. Tom Stevens will be the fourth official. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is preparing for a busy day in the transfer market. Today, the official announcement of Danylo Sikan, the new Ukrainian striker who is transferring from Trabzonspor, is expected . The 24-year-old forward should bring extra power to the attack and offer coach Brian Riemer an additional option up front. Read more »
TRANSFERS There is transfer activity at Anderlecht. Surplus striker Luis Vazquez (24) is about to be presented at Getafe. The Spanish club hopes the Argentinian striker will solve its scoring problems, after scoring just three times in the last nine games. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is about to officially announce Danylo Sikan (24) as its new striker. The Ukrainian was unable to fully establish himself at Trabzonspor, but has an impressive track record, including a world title with Ukraine U20 and Champions League experience at Shakhtar Donetsk. Read more »
OTHER Majeed Ashimeru has received an offer from a club in the French second division. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the unnamed club wants to sign him permanently from Anderlecht. However, Ashimeru is not immediately enthusiastic about this proposal. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has strengthened its goalkeeping squad with the arrival of Justin Heekeren. The 25-year-old goalkeeper, who has German nationality, is making the move from Schalke 04 to Brussels and has signed with the Purple & White until the summer of 2029. Read more »
TRANSFERS As expected, Anderlecht has officially announced the transfer of goalkeeper Mads Kikkenborg to Norwegian club Molde FK. The Danish goalkeeper is making a permanent transfer and hopes to get back to playing in Norway. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the Danish newspaper Tipsbladet, Anderlecht is one of the clubs interested in Amin Chiakha. This 19-year-old striker was loaned out by FC Copenhagen to Velje for the past six months. Chiakha has already made his debut for the Algerian national team. Read more »
INJURIES There is also some cautious good news from the medical department at Anderlecht. Nathan De Cat's injury appears to be less serious than first thought. The young midfielder, who was recently named Promising Player of the Year, will escape a long absence and can continue his season as normal. Read more »
INJURIES Bad luck continues to pile up for RSC Anderlecht. The Brussels club may have to do without another key player, as Ludwig Augustinsson suffered a hamstring injury last weekend. The Swedish left back had to leave the field early in the match against AA Gent and is undergoing further examination. A longer absence cannot be ruled out. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has secured a new backup goalkeeper. The Brussels club reached an agreement with Schalke 04 on the arrival of Justin Heekeren. The 25-year-old German goalkeeper signed a contract until 2029. According to sources, the Purple & White paid around €200,000 for his transfer. Read more »
OTHER In interviews, Colin Coosemans has already mentioned Anderlecht's captain's group. Who are they and what do they do? Het Nieuwsblad investigated. The newspaper reveals the names of the seven players who make up the captain's group and explains their roles. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Last Thursday, Lotto Park said farewell to René Peeters, who is retiring. In Het Laatste Nieuws, he reflects on his finest moments at Anderlecht. He also highlights two Neerpede players from whom he has high expectations in the coming years. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht and away matches remain a major problem. The Purple & White lost 4-2 in Ghent, having led 1-2 until the 81st minute, thanks to two goals from Angulo. After the break, Anderlecht did absolutely nothing to extend their lead. They immediately fell back, completely handing Gent the initiative, which completely backfired in the final stages after goals from Araujo and Dean. In the final minute, Goore made it 4-2 in an empty net. Read more »
OTHER Today Tristan Degreef celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Today Ilay Camara and Alexis Flips celebrate their birthday. Ilay Camara is now 23 and Alexis Flips 26years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
TRANSFERS According to La Dernière Heure, Anderlecht is considering German goalkeeper Justin Heekeren (25) as a replacement for Kikkenborg as Coosemans' backup. Heekeren is currently the reserve goalkeeper at Schalke 04 and has previously worked with goalkeeper coach Justin Verlinden. Read more »
INJURIES Ali Maamar was not in the squad on Thursday for the match against AA Gent. Het Nieuwsblad reports that the right-back was absent due to a minor injury. The chances of him playing tomorrow seem slim, according to the newspaper. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi was happy that his team is in the semifinals of the Belgian Cup. Not without reason, he said. “It was an evenly matched game, but Gent didn't really have many chances. I'm happy we won.” Read more »
GAMES In the final seconds of extra time, Nilson Angulo received a second yellow card when he tried to break the rhythm of the match. Due to this exclusion, the Ecuadorian winger will miss the first leg of the semifinals against Antwerp. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard was pleased after Anderlecht's cup win against AA Gent, although he acknowledged that the Purple & White had a few lucky escapes. The decision not to give Marco Kana a red card raised a few eyebrows. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht is facing a change in clothing sponsorship next season. The record champion seems to be teaming up again with Adidas, the sports brand that supplied the purple and white team's equipment for many years between 1976 and 2019. This brings an end to the current partnership with Joma, which expires next summer. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has qualified for the semifinals of the Belgian Cup. It defeated Gent with a penalty kick goal from Thorgan Hazard. In the final minute, there was still some nervousness when Lopes put the ball in the goal, but fortunately, the VAR had noticed Gent striker Dean's handball.
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INTERVIEWS The most moving moment at the Golden Boot Gala was when Coosemans received his trophy from his mother and children. “That really touched me deeply,” said Hasi. "Luckily, the camera wasn't focused on me. This is a reward for his entire career. It's particularly difficult for a goalkeeper to win such awards, so this is truly the crowning glory of his career."
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INJURIES RSC Anderlecht can once again call on Marco Kana and Ludwig Augustinsson for the match against AA Gent. “Both have come through training well and are available for selection,” confirms coach Besnik Hasi. Augustinsson played one half of the friendly against St. Gallen in Jerez de la Frontera, while Kana did not play at that time. There is a good chance that both will start in the cup match against Gent.
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TRANSFERS Colin Coosemans (33) emerged as RSC Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper last season and was honored at the Golden Shoe Gala, but his future at the club remains unclear. He has a contract until June 2027, but a new contract proposal until 2028 does not meet his financial expectations. Coosemans wants cash in hand for his new status within the team and desires financial security. In addition, he first wants clarity about the profile of the possible new goalkeeper who is being discussed.
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TRANSFERS Nilson Angulo has become an important attacking player at Anderlecht. According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, three Spanish clubs, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, and Atlético Madrid, are interested in the player. However, Atlético does not see his arrival as an immediate priority and is focusing first on signing a midfielder and a left-back. Angulo could be considered a possible replacement for Nico González next summer should he leave. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS 18-year-old Omar Sarr has signed a contract with Anderlecht until 2030. The controlling midfielder was recruited from Diambars FC in Senegal. Sarr will join RSCA Futures. Read more »
TRANSFERS In recent days, there have been numerous rumors about wingers being linked to Anderlecht. The latest is Sani Suleiman of AS Trenčín. The Czech club is reportedly asking for €2 to €3 million. That price tag is said to be causing Anderlecht to hesitate, despite the attention the 20-year-old Nigerian winger has been receiving in recent weeks. In addition to interest from Germany (VfB Stuttgart and FC Augsburg), French clubs such as FC Lorient and Stade Brestois 29 have also been mentioned. Read more »
TRANSFERS With the winter transfer window in full swing, there are all kinds of rumors about possible reinforcements at Anderlecht. The name of Japanese player Hayate Matsuda is also circulating, although in our opinion this is not a very reliable report. Let's outline the situation. Read more »
TRANSFERS La Louvière is in talks with RSC Anderlecht about a loan transfer of midfielder Majeed Ashimeru until the end of the season. The Walloon club is looking for extra experience and more intensity in its squad, qualities that Ashimeru should bring. Previously, there was interest from Denmark (Nordsjælland), but that did not result in a transfer. Ashimeru's contract was extended in 2024, but he now has to leave. Read more »
OTHER Marco Kana, 23, is about to extend his contract. His current agreement runs until June 30, 2026. The defender, who has been written off several times by the Purple & White, will soon extend his contract by five years. La Dernière Heure reports that this will be accompanied by a significant financial upgrade. Under coach Besnik Hasi, Kana plays a leading role in defense. Read more »
OTHER Today Mihajlo Cvetkovic celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
DAMES - TRANSFERS Alyssa Van De Poel, barely 16 years old and a goalkeeper, has officially been loaned to KRC Genk until the end of the season. Trained at KVC Westerlo, Alyssa quickly distinguished herself with her explosiveness, maturity, and excellent reflexes. She even played in the Elite leagues... among the boys. At 15 years and 76 days, she also became the youngest player to start a match in the Super League. Read more »
TRANSFERS British sports journalist Ben Jacobs has mentioned Anderlecht as one of the clubs interested in both Kristyan Balov and Sani Suleiman. Both are 19-year-old wingers: one from Slavia Sofia, the other from Trenčín. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Francis Amuzu admits that his transfer to Gremio wasn't exactly a sure thing. "I even considered a return to Anderlecht in the summer," he admits. "I told my agent and we were in touch, but it never materialized." Read more »
TRANSFERS Although an agreement is close and Anderlecht doesn't want to stop him, the Purple & White is waiting a while to give the green light to a transfer for Mads Kikkenborg. This is reported by Het Nieuwsblad. According to the newspaper, Anderlecht wants to find a replacement first. Read more »
DAMES The RSCA Women welcome a new addition. The team is strengthened by the arrival of Andrea Rut Bjarnadottir, who joins Anderlecht as the Purple & White prepares for the resumption of the championship against Zulte Waregem. The young 22-year-old midfielder joins a compatriot in Anderlecht: goalscorer Vigdis Kristjansdottir. Bjarnadottir joins from Breidablik, where she competed in the UEFA Women's European Cup, including against Häcken. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht lost 2-1 to Sankt-Gallen on training camp in Spain. The Swiss are currently second in the league and had a 2-0 lead. In the closing stages, Cvetkovic was able to ease the pressure, and the Purple & White almost equalized. Read more »
OTHER Six months after his return to Anderlecht, Lucas Biglia is slowly but surely establishing himself as a key figure in Besnik Hasi's coaching staff. At 39 years of age, the former captain, who won four championships with the purple and white, is continuing his transformation into a coach. Biglia brings a human touch and is extremely eager to learn. Hasi, Edward Still, and Jeremy Taravel lead the training sessions, while the Argentine observes, adjusts, and gives advice. Read more »
TRANSFERS - OTHER Anderlecht has formally denied to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri that it is considering a loan for Julien Duranville. Tavolieri contacted the Purple & White with this question. Read more »
OTHER After a break of more than two weeks, RSCA Futsal is back in the competition. The Brussels club will play two matches in just 48 hours before the season takes a month-long break for the European Championships. Technical manager Lieven Baert himself calls this situation a “crazy calendar.” The return begins on Wednesday with a trip to Sint-Niklaas, a third division team, in the Belgian Cup. Read more »
1B - YOUTH Normally, RSCA Futures would have played their third match in the Premier League International Cup today, but due to winter weather, the match against West Ham has been postponed. Snow made the pitch at Chigwell Construction Stadium unplayable. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In Jerez, a 16-year-old boy attracts as much attention as the veterans of the first team. Mattis Seghers, 1m93, is the first face of the famous “Project Proto.” Silvio Proto, now the driving force behind goalkeeper training, wants to bring RSCA back to the level of the best schools in the country. No more dependence on elsewhere: Neerpede must deliver the next number one. Read more »
TRANSFERS Yari Verschaeren will not be renewing his expiring contract with Anderlecht. Het Laatste Nieuws understands that the club has offered him a new contract with a lower salary and that the player has decided not to accept it. If Anderlecht still wants to make some money from him, it will have to sell him this month. Read more »
TRANSFERS January promises to be a decisive month in Anderlecht. Since his arrival almost a year and a half ago, Olivier Renard has never had to manage such a strategic transfer window. Between the need to reduce the number of players, sensitive contract issues, and the obligation to strengthen a weakened team, the sporting director faces a colossal task. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht is currently in Spain for its winter training camp. Kana and Augustinsson were injured at the end of November against Union, but seem to be ready to play in the first matches after New Year's. Read more »
INJURIES Injury news from the winter training camp in Jerez de la Frontera. In a duel with Thorgan Hazard, Moussa Ndiaye suffered a broken nose during the morning training session. He will not be playing in tomorrow's friendly match against Sankt-Gallen. Read more »
TRANSFERS - INTERVIEWS Rumors from Germany about a possible loan deal for Julien Duranville are growing stronger. According to Bild, the Purple & White, together with Sevilla, are the clubs most seriously interested. When asked what he knows about a possible transfer, coach Besnik Hasi remains tight-lipped. Read more »
TRANSFERS Goalkeeper Mads Kikkenborg has reached an agreement with Norwegian club Molde, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The newspaper reports that it is only a matter of time before the clubs also reach agreement on a transfer. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht wants to quickly finalize contract extensions for three players. The club has offered new contracts to Marco Kana, Thorgan Hazard, and Nathan De Cat. Now it's up to them to decide what to do. Read more »
TRANSFERS In addition to outgoing transfers, Anderlecht must also look ahead to the contractual situation of several key players. Four players—Mats Rits, Yari Verschaeren, Thorgan Hazard, and Marco Kana—are in the last year and a half of their contracts. Legally, they are already allowed to negotiate with other clubs for a transfer-free move in June 2026. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Ecuadorian media, Anderlecht is one of the clubs showing interest in Juan Riquelme Angulo. However, the competition is fierce: FC Barcelona is reportedly willing to pay $5 million (€4.26 million) for the 17-year-old striker from Independiente del Valle. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has found a solution to give Cedric Hatenboer (20) playing time. The young Dutch midfielder will be loaned to Telstar, currently 15th in the Eredivisie, for six months. Antwerp had also shown interest, but the Brussels club rejected any idea of a permanent transfer. The loan does not include an option to buy. Read more »
YOUTH - OTHER Anderlecht left for their winter training camp in Spain today. Het Nieuwsblad has confirmed that 16-year-old goalkeeper Mattis Seghers was also on the plane. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht announced the selection for the winter training camp in Spain this evening. Twenty-nine players boarded the plane this morning. Ilay Camara, who is still recovering from an injury, and young first-team players Zoumana Keita and Elyss Dao are also traveling with the team. Read more »
YOUTH The start of a new year is always a good time to look ahead to the future. And Anderlecht's future lies in Neerpede. La Dernière Heure has published an overview of the seven players who could break through to Anderlecht's first team in the near future. The three players below are expected to be part of the squad for the upcoming winter training camp in Jerez de la Frontera. Read more »
YOUTH In addition to Nga Kana, Vroninks, and Engwanda, the following four players are also expected to make a big impact in 2026. Read more »
TRANSFERS During the last match of 2025, he was still the surprise on the team sheet. Followers of the Futures, on the other hand, have known him for some time, because Joshua Nga Kana has been a regular there this season. Read more »
GAMES - OTHER Anderlecht is heading to Jerez de la Frontera in Spain for their winter training camp, where they will prepare for the (tough) second half of the season. The Purple & White's first official match will be the Croky Cup quarter-final against Gent at Lotto Park on January 15. Read more »
OTHER Today Jarne Flies celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
INTERVIEWS With a new chairman come new priorities. Whereas his predecessor, Wouter Vandenhaute, spoke explicitly about plans for a new stadium, Michael Verschueren is putting the brakes on for now. In his first extensive interview as chairman of RSC Anderlecht, he makes it clear that infrastructure is not at the top of the agenda today. “We still have the best stadium in the country. Our focus is elsewhere: winning trophies again.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS Not everyone gets an extensive interview at the start of the year, but an exception is gladly made for the new chairman of RSC Anderlecht. Michael Verschueren (55) speaks candidly about ambition, patience, and responsibility. “I'm not here for the symbolism. This is not an honorary title.” Read more »
