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 31-07-2019 

Press conference Simon Davies and Patrick Wachel

Press conference Simon Davies and Patrick Wachel

OTHER Tomorrow at 2 pm coach Simon Davies has his press conference following the match against Mouscron. In addition to him, Patrick Wachel, coach of the Anderlecht ladies and Laura De Neve will also take place. They will speak to the press in the context of the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League. Read more »

Very high asking price for Trebel

Very high asking price for Trebel

TRANSFERS Adrien Trebel does not appear in the plans of Kompany. The French midfielder was in the stands on Sunday and can look forward to a new club. According to La Dernière Heure, Anderlecht would ask 10 million euros.
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 30-07-2019 

Anderlecht inquired about Moise Kean

Anderlecht inquired about Moise Kean

OTHER RSC Anderlecht only want players with quality. This was already proven with Vlap, Nasri and Sandler. The search for a striker continues, the club ended up with Moise Kean. They were listening for a rent, but Juventus wants to see money and is therefore looking for a lucrative transfer. Read more »

Dierick leads Mouscron - Anderlecht

Dierick leads Mouscron - Anderlecht

GAMES RSC Anderlecht will visit Mouscron on Sunday. Christof Dierick will lead the match and will be assisted by linesmen Jeroen Walschap and Dirk Gilon. Ken Vermeiren closes the list as fourth official. Kick off at Le Canonnier will be at 6 pm. Read more »

"Antwerp inquires about Kums"

TRANSFERS According to Voetbalkrant Antwerp has inquired about the transfer conditions of Sven Kums. The controlling midfielder fell next to the Anderlecht game selection on Sunday, which makes his future in the Lotto Park highly uncertain. However, his high salary can be a stumbling block. Read more »

"Thank you for this magical welcome"

OTHER Vincent Kompany turned to the supporters via his social media after the defeat against KV Oostende. "Thanks to the supporters for the magical welcome. It was really fun in the beginning, but the result must be better."

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Official: Santini to China

Official: Santini to China

OTHER FC Jiangsu Suning already announced the transfer via social media. Now RSC Anderlecht has also officially confirmed the news, Ivan Santini is going to China. Purple-white receives around five million euros for the Croatian. In this way there is an extra budget to attract a possible striker. Read more »

Contract extension for Amuzu

Contract extension for Amuzu

OTHER It is done, Francis Amuzu has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht. The new agreement connects both parties up to and including the summer of 2022. Rumors about a possible early departure of the young winger can go into the bin. Read more »

 29-07-2019 

New webpoll: what about Kums?

New webpoll: what about Kums?

WEBSITE No Sven Kums in the selection ffor yesterday's match against KV Oostende. Vincent Kompany does not seem to be counting on the former Golden Boot. Rightly or not? What do you think Anderlecht should do with Kums? Let us know via our new webpoll. Read more »

Sanneh has a new club

Sanneh has a new club

OTHER Once again, a player is on his way to the exit. Het Nieuwsblad knows that Anderlecht will rent out Bubacarr Sanneh to Göztepe this season. The Turkish number 15 also has a purchase option of six million euros. Read more »

Family Kompany present in stadium

Family Kompany present in stadium

OTHER Vincent Kompany made his debut not only in front of thousands of supporters, but his family had also come to Lotto Park. His wife Carla Kompany was present and his father Pierre and brother François also. Read more »

Davies: "Nothing to worry about"

Davies:

INTERVIEWS Striking image after the game, Simon Davies went around the field with the players to greet the fans. He finds it regrettable that they have not been able to win the game for the supporters. Despite the loss, the coach only wants to remember the positive things.
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Supporters give Kompany a warm welcome

Supporters give Kompany a warm welcome

OTHER They had already indicated it in advance, Vincent Kompany could expect a nice tifo to welcome him. And the supporters kept their word. Both North and South grandstands unrolled a beautiful tifo: "Left as a prince, returned as a king." Read more »

Kompany: "Continue like this"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany does not blame his young team for anything and continues to support his philosophy. The player-manager already had a kind of feeling that this could happen. But that does not mean that he will do things differently. Read more »


 27-07-2019 

Still handful of tickets for sale

Still handful of tickets for sale

GAMES Tomorrow RSC Anderlecht will start the new season. It receives KV Oostende in the Lotto Park. If you would like to be there to see Vincent Kompany's return, you have to be quick. The official tickets are all sold, only through the ticket exchange market there are still around ten left for sale. Read more »

"Nasri is a unique player"

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany welcomed three transfers at RSC Anderlecht: Michel Vlap, Samir Nasri and Philippe Sandler. Three players, each with their own quality. But not only can they count on Kompany's praise, the youth has also positively surprised him. Read more »

Kompany: "We have improved enormously in a short time"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS The preparation is over and from tomorrow it is time for the real thing. Vincent Kompany is satisfied with the past weeks. Despite the large group of players at his disposal, he saw progress in everyone and the will to learn, he says in an exclusive interview that can only be watched via the Anderlecht app. Read more »

Five million for Santini

Five million for Santini

TRANSFERS Tomorrow no Ivan Santini on the field against KV Oostende, the Croat is on its way to China. In contrast to earlier reports, RSC Anderlecht are catching five million euros for the striker and not two. This way the club still makes a profit and there is fresh money to attract a new striker. Read more »

Chipciu back to Steaua Bucharest?

Chipciu back to Steaua Bucharest?

TRANSFERS Steaua Bucharest would want to get Alexandru Chipciu back. The Romanian starts his final contract year and can leave at RSC Anderlecht. In 2016, the club paid 3.3 million euros to Steaua Bucharest, which want to rent the Romanian now. Read more »

No Kums, no Trebel?

No Kums, no Trebel?

GAMES It is still a matter of time to see who will be at kick off against KV Oostende tomorrow. But the expectations are that Vincent Kompany fully chooses for the youth. Sven Kums and Adrien Trebel, for example, would not be in the selection for tomorrow according to Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »

Santini already said goodbye to teammates

Santini already said goodbye to teammates

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht and the Chinese Jiangsu Suning FC have already reached an agreement. Only Ivan Santini himself still had to agree and that would be fine too. The Croat is said to have said goodbye to his team mates and nothing stands in the way of a transfer. Read more »

Sandler chose squad number to honor Nouri

Sandler chose squad number to honor Nouri

OTHER Philippe Sandler chose number 34. In an interview with RSC Anderlecht, he explains more about that choice. It is namely the back number of Abdelhak Nouri, the player of Ajax who got a cardiac attack in 2017 during a friendly match with Ajax. Read more »

Where can you park tomorrow?

Where can you park tomorrow?

OTHER Free parking is a recurring problem during RSC Anderlecht home games. The club does everything there and takes initiatives to get the supporters to the stadium without too much parking stress. We list the parking options for you. Read more »

 26-07-2019 

Coucke: "Let's do this together"

Coucke:

OTHER We are almost there, less than 48 hours separating us from the start of the RSC Anderlecht competition. Everyone is ready and the supporters certainly. Super curious who Simon Davies and Vincent Kompany will bring at kick off on Sunday. Chairman Marc Coucke is also ready.
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Supporters have made a tifo for Kompany

Supporters have made a tifo for Kompany

OTHER That the supporters are more than satisfied with the arrival of Vincent Kompany is more than clear. They have now converted that joy into a large tifo. Vincent Kompany will be back on the field in Lotto Park on Sunday and the fans will welcome him with a big tifo. Read more »

Santini on his way to China?

Santini on his way to China?

OTHER According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Ivan Santini (30) is on his way to the Chinese club Jiangsu Suning FC. This is confirmed by the entourage of the player. The transfer fee can generate money to attract a new striker that fits better in Kompany's play system. Read more »

Does Ghent want Kums back?

Does Ghent want Kums back?

TRANSFERS Sven Kums (31) is no longer certain in the new game system from Anderlecht. Kompany wants to play with one controlling midfielder and it is not certain whether Kums is the right player to bring the balance to the team. AA Ghent may offer a solution according to Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »

New webpoll: first matchday result

New webpoll: first matchday result

WEBSITE A few more days and the real work begins. Anderlecht will open the season on Sunday with a home game against KV Oostende. Is the Kompany effect immediately visible? Or will it be a false start? Let the webpoll know what you expect from the first game. Read more »

Davies: "Important to win, especially mentally"

Davies:

INTERVIEWS In the run-up to the first game on Sunday, coach Simon Davies spoke to the press yesterday. What we especially remember is that Davies is really looking forward to the start of the new season and that we will have to wait until Sunday afternoon to see who will be in the attack.
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KV Mechelen asked about Roef

KV Mechelen asked about Roef

TRANSFERS KV Mechelen suddenly ran out of goalkeeper after the unexpected departure of Michael Verrips. Mechelen immediately thought of Davy Roef as a replacement. But due to the prehistory in the Clean Hands case, Roef was not interested in a transfer. Read more »

Lawrence instead of Milic?

Lawrence instead of Milic?

TRANSFERS The Turkish Rizespor continues to look for a new defender in Belgium now that Antonio Milic has refused their offer. One of the candidates they now have in mind is James Lawrence. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that. Read more »

Will Thelin or Santini get ready for Sunday?

Will Thelin or Santini get ready for Sunday?

INJURIES Anderlecht are worried about the position of the striker for the first competition match on Sunday. Ivan Santini and Isaac Kiese Thelin have been struggling with injuries for a while. Purple & White hopes to be able to get one of them ready, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. Read more »

 25-07-2019 

Friendly game against Düsseldorf

Friendly game against Düsseldorf

GAMES Next week, RSC Anderlecht has scheduled another friendly game against the German Fortuna Düsseldorf. Perhaps to give play time to players who are not in the selection. The kick-off is planned for July 31 at 3 pm in the Sport Stadium in Maasmechelen. Read more »

Milic says no to Rizespor

Milic says no to Rizespor

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht had an agreement with the Turkish Rizespor for Antonio Milic. However, he does not want the transfer and said no to it. The defender finds Rizespor a step back and he waits for a better offer. The question is of course whether that will come. Read more »

STVV shows interest in Musona

STVV shows interest in Musona

TRANSFERS Will RSC Anderlecht lose another superfluous player? That chance is in it. STVV shows an interest in Knowledge Musona, currently still on vacation after participating in the Africa Cup. The Zimbabwean indicated several times that he wanted to go to a team that "really" wants him. Read more »


 24-07-2019 

"Nobody showed bad attitude"

INTERVIEWS RSC Anderlecht still has a surplus of players. Losing the players does not seem that simple either, especially since everyone worked hard and fully went for it. That players are going to be disappointed is inevitable according to Simon Davies. Read more »

 23-07-2019 

Sa enjoys interest from Hamburg

Sa enjoys interest from Hamburg

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht played a friendly game against Hamburg last Saturday. After the game, Frank Arnesen stayed with Josué Sa for a day longer. Hamburg shows interest in the Portuguese, although the defender is second choice. Read more »

No game behind closed doors

No game behind closed doors

GAMES Good news for the Anderlecht supporters. The BAS (Belgian Arbitration Court for Sport) has just ruled that RSC Anderlecht do not have to play a game behind closed doors. The BAS does impose a conditional penalty on Anderlecht. Read more »

Kara says goodbye

Kara says goodbye

TRANSFERS Anderlecht is already getting rid of one heavy contract, that of Kara Mbodji. On his social media, the Senegalese thanks the current and the old board, but also his agent Mogi Bayat. "I had my best years at the club," said the defender. Read more »

 22-07-2019 

Kompany: "We are where I expected"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany started his press conference after the game against Hamburg with a question to the journalists: "What did you think"; The press was critical, too critical according to Kompany: "We are on the right track. What you see is normal". Read more »

Third Mazembe Congolese coming?

Third Mazembe Congolese coming?

TRANSFERS According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht also want to get Jackson Muleka from TP Mazembe. The 19-year-old striker scored five times in the African Champions League last season, but Mazembe does not want to let him go yet. Read more »


 21-07-2019 

Bakkali out for four months

Bakkali out for four months

INJURIES Zakaria Bakkali has been struggling with the knee for some time. He finally got surgery on Friday. The operation went well, but the striker will be out for at least four months. After Andy Najar, Purple & White sees a second player fall out for a long time. Read more »

Sam wanted a heavy salary

Sam wanted a heavy salary

TRANSFERS For a long time it looked like Sydney Sam would get a contract with RSC Anderlecht. Even photos of the German were already circulating with Michaël Verschueren on which both held the purple-white shirt. But the deal was off. Reason: Sam demanded too much.
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Bakkali got surgery

Bakkali got surgery

INJURIES RSC Anderlecht are seeing another player dropping out, Zakaria Bakkali. The Purple & White informed via social media that Bakkali had surgery on his knee and wishes him every success with his rehabilitation. Read more »

No contract for Sam

No contract for Sam

TRANSFERS Sidney Sam does not become an Anderlecht player. Despite his two goals in the preparation matches, he will not be able to be admired in the Lotto Park next season. Read more »

Clubs came to an agreement, Milic doubts

Clubs came to an agreement, Milic doubts

TRANSFERS The Turkish Rizespor and RSC Anderlecht have reached an agreement regarding the rent of Antonio Milic. Nothing stands in the way of a transfer, besides the player himself. After all, he doubts whether a transfer to Turkey is the right solution for him, Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Read more »

 20-07-2019 
 19-07-2019 

Bakayoko trades Anderlecht for PSV

Bakayoko trades Anderlecht for PSV

YOUTH Sixteen-year-old Johan Bakayoko closes the door of the youth academy in Neerpede behind him and goes to the Dutch PSV. Bakayoko is also active with the national U17 and has been with RSC Anderlecht since last season. Before that he played at KV Mechelen and Club Brugge. Read more »

Trabzonspor makes second offer for Santini

Trabzonspor makes second offer for Santini

TRANSFERS The Turkish Trabzonspor wants to bring in Ivan Santini. it already made an offer but the Croat thanked for the offer. But Trabzonspor persists and has now made a new offer for the striker. A higher salary and a three-year contract, Anderlecht would receive 2.2 million euros. Read more »

Waiting for decision BAS

Waiting for decision BAS

OTHER RSC Anderlecht defended themselves yesterday at the Belgian Sport Arbitration Court (BAS) to avoid a match behind closed doors. However, there is no judgment yet, it is expected in the coming days. Read more »


 18-07-2019 

37 players on new team photo

37 players on new team photo

OTHER Anderlecht just posted the (provisional) team photo for the new football season on their social media. 37 players pose together with the technical staff. Philippe Sandler is also among them, Sidney Sam not. Read more »

Sandler not yet in perfect shape

Sandler not yet in perfect shape

OTHER Philippe Sandler still has some work to do on conditional level before he is 100 percent competitive. That reports Het Nieuwsblad. So it remains to be seen whether he will be ready for the first competition match in a week and a half. Read more »

Sam passes medical tests

Sam passes medical tests

TRANSFERS It is still waiting for Anderlecht to announce that it has given Sidney Sam a contract. The German successfully completed his medical tests yesterday, newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws knows. Read more »

Not Ostend, but KV Mechelen without a crowd

Not Ostend, but KV Mechelen without a crowd

OTHER If the BAS confirms today that Anderlecht have to play a game behind closed doors, it will not be the one on the first match day against Ostend, but the one on the third match day against KV Mechelen. Marie Verbeke, spokesperson, said this. Read more »

Milic on the way to Turkey?

Milic on the way to Turkey?

TRANSFERS According to Het Laatste Nieuws there would be interest from Turkey for Antonio Milic. Rizespor in particular would show a keen interest in hiring the Anderlecht defender, possibly with a purchase option.
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Official: Nkaka on loan to Almeria

Official: Nkaka on loan to Almeria

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht have been able to get rid of an unnecessary player again, at least for one season. Aristote Nkaka is rented out for one season to the Spanish second division team Almeria. The Purple & White just officially announced that. Read more »

 17-07-2019 

Smet and Geldhof didn't succeed

Smet and Geldhof didn't succeed

OTHER The new 2019-2020 season in the Jupiler Pro League starts within a week and a half. That competition will start without referees Wim Smet and Frederik Geldhof. They did not pass the physical tests that were taken earlier this week at the Belgian Football Center in Tubize. Read more »

Anderlecht will defend itself at the BAS tomorrow

Anderlecht will defend itself at the BAS tomorrow

OTHER Imagine: Vincent Kompany playing his first official game for RSC Anderlecht without a crowd. That chance is not non-existent, because purple and white can still receive such a punishment. Tomorrow the club can defend itself at the Belgian Arbitration Court for Sport (BAS). Read more »

Robert Waseige passed away

Robert Waseige passed away

OTHER Former coach Robert Waseige died at the age of 79. Between 1999 and 2002, Waseige was the coach of the Red Devils, where he also made his legendary statement "as fresh as a rabbit on the pitch". He was also elected three times as trainer of the year. Read more »

Official: Nzita to Perugia

Official: Nzita to Perugia

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Mardochee Nzita leaves RSC Anderlecht and opts for Serie B. Next season, he will play with Italian second division team A.C. Perugia. Nzita saw several youth players get a chance at the A-team, but he was not there and so he decided to leave. Read more »

Interest for doubting Amuzu

Interest for doubting Amuzu

OTHER Francis Amuzu has still not renewed his contract, which expires after the coming season. The player wants sporting guarantees and his entourage counts on higher figures. Meanwhile, the interest of foreign clubs is growing. Read more »

Disagreement about Sam

Disagreement about Sam

OTHER Not everyone at Anderlecht supports the arrival of Sidney Sam. Newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws knows that. It is Vincent Kompany who absolutely wants to add his former teammate from Hamburg Read more »

Kara is in Qatar with Bayat

Kara is in Qatar with Bayat

TRANSFERS Kara Mbodj is currently staying in Qatar with his agent Mogi Bayat to negotiate a transfer. La Dernière Heure knows that. Anderlecht want to get rid of the Senegalese and his big salary. It agrees that Bayat provides a solution. Read more »

 16-07-2019 

Kara can even leave for free

Kara can even leave for free

TRANSFERS Kara Mbodji is currently in Qatar to arrange a transfer there. Which club is not yet known. What is known is that that club will not have to pay a transfer fee to RSC Anderlecht, the club will let the Senegalese defender leave for free. Read more »

There is rumor Akgün again

There is rumor Akgün again

TRANSFERS He has been linked to RSC Anderlecht: Yunus Akgün in recent weeks and even during the winter mercato. Now he is again linked to a transfer to RSC Anderlecht. The selling price would be around three million euros. Read more »

"Chipciu did excellent as a right-back"

OTHER It is not yet clear who will start the season as right back. Enough candidates, but none stand out. Will Alexandru Chipciu, after a loan, be the lucky one? The Romanian national coach is convinced that Chipciu can handle this position.
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Santini and Nasri are training again

Santini and Nasri are training again

INJURIES Ivan Santini recovered from his injury and Samir Nasri healed from his flu. The two trained again with the group yesterday. Because of his flu, Nasri was missing Sunday on the fan day. Tomorrow against OFI Crete he will probably make his first match minutes. Read more »

Kara visits club in Qatar

Kara visits club in Qatar

TRANSFERS Anderlecht have given Kara Mbodj a few days off to travel to Qatar. There he gets to know his future club, if all goes well. The 29-year-old defender can sign a multi-year contract there. Read more »

 15-07-2019 

Verschueren: "No offer for Didillon"

Verschueren:

INTERVIEWS During the fan day, Thomas Didillon, Frank Boeckx and Davy Roef were presented as RSC Anderlecht's goalkeepers. The last weeks Didillon was linked to the French Rennes, but Michael Verschueren emphasizes that he has not yet received any offer for the French goalkeeper. Read more »

Nasri in bed with the flu

Nasri in bed with the flu

OTHER Of the newcomers, only Michel Vlap was present at the fan day. Samir Nasri couldn't come due to illness. The Frenchman was in bed with the flu. Sandler and Sam's contracts are not yet complete. Read more »

Kara on the way to Qatar

Kara on the way to Qatar

OTHER Michaël Verscheuren announced yesterday that Kara's transfer was almost complete. The destination appears to be Qatar. It had long been the wish of the Senegalese to go to an exotic destination. Read more »

 14-07-2019 

No Nasri and Verschaeren on fan day

No Nasri and Verschaeren on fan day

OTHER During the fan day, the first team was presented to the public. Of all the youngsters who had had the chance in the last few weeks, two were able to show up today: Anouar Ait El Hadj and Thierry Lutonda. Absent players were Samir Nasri and Yari Verschaeren. Read more »

Verschueren: "Transfer Kara nearby"

Verschueren:

INTERVIEWS No Kara Mbodj today on the fan day. Manager Michael Verschueren announced that the Senegalese is almost gone at Anderlecht. This is a definitive transfer, says Verschueren. "But I still have some conversations before it's finished." Read more »

New webpoll: stadium name

New webpoll: stadium name

WEBSITE On Friday, Anderlecht announced that it would change the name of its stadium to Lotto Park. After 35 years, the Constant Vanden Stock stadium will come to an end. What do you think of this name change? Let us know in our new webpoll. Read more »

Not sure whether competition can start on time

Not sure whether competition can start on time

OTHER The match fixing file around KV Mechelen is in danger of becoming a complete squat (if it wasn't already). Following a complaint by Beerschot, a Brussels judge decided on Saturday that the start of the competition should be postponed. The Football Association and Pro League do not accept this decision Read more »

 13-07-2019 

Farewell game Kompany at City

Farewell game Kompany at City

OTHER On September 11, Manchester City is organizing a gala game to say goodbye to Vincent Kompany. A team with Kompany and former teammates will compete against an all-starr team from the Premier League.
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Youngsters make impression

Youngsters make impression

OTHER Vincent Kompany has already given several youngsters the chance at the A-team. There are three that now can really claim a permanent place: Jérémy Doku, Thierry Lutonda and Sieben Dewaele. Read more »

Roef doesn't want to stay

Roef doesn't want to stay

TRANSFERS The interest of Rennes in Thomas Didillon is becoming increasingly concrete. Purple & White also wants to cooperate in a transfer, it still has Frank Boeckx and Davy Roef as goalkeeper. Although the latter would have indicated that he does not want to stay according to voetbalkrant.com. Read more »

Santini injured

Santini injured

INJURIES Ivan Santini did not take action during the preparation. The Croat would suffer from a minor injury. The nature of the injury and how long Santini will be out is currently unknown. Read more »

 12-07-2019 

Heerenveen follows Delcroix

Heerenveen follows Delcroix

TRANSFERS The Dutch RKC Waalwijk has competition from its own country to rent Hannes Delcroix. SC Heerenveen also sees something in the young defender. Waalwijk already informed RSC Anderlecht that it wanted to rent Delcroix. Read more »

Program and agreements Fandag

Program and agreements Fandag

OTHER Anderlecht are organizing their annual Fan Day at the (still) Constant Vanden Stock stadium on Sunday. There is plenty to do between 10 am and 6 pm. Please note: agreements are now in place to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Read more »

Official: Obradovic signs at Legia Warsaw

Official: Obradovic signs at Legia Warsaw

TRANSFERS Ivan Obradovic has found a new club. The left back, who did not get a new contract with Anderlecht,  signed a two-year contract with an option for a third with Legia Warsaw. "I won titles with Partizan Belgrade and Anderlecht, now I want to do that with Legia," said the left back at his presentation. Read more »

 11-07-2019 

Dutch interest in Delcroix

Dutch interest in Delcroix

TRANSFERS RKC Waalwijk would be interested in renting Hannes Delcroix, according to a Dutch newspaper. The meanwhile 20-year-old central defender has been with the A-team for a while, but has had little time to play. Waalwijk, a team that gets promoted to the Eredivisie this season, may offer him more playing guarantees than Anderlecht Read more »

Friday announcement Lotto Park ?

Friday announcement Lotto Park ?

OTHER Anderlecht holds a press conference at 2 pm on Friday. It is expected that the new stadium name will then be confirmed and it will be explained how the cooperation with the National Lottery will work. The Banner with the name 'Lotto Park' is already hanging on the façade of the Astridpark Read more »

Obradovic chooses Legia Warsaw

Obradovic chooses Legia Warsaw

OTHER Ivan Obradovic was allowed to leave transfer-free at RSC Anderlecht at the end of last season. Shortly after his departure, he was already linked to Legia Warsaw and that is becoming more concrete. The Serbian, on the other hand, still has to take his medical tests. Read more »

 10-07-2019 

Anderlecht to beat Benfica in friendly match

Anderlecht to beat Benfica in friendly match

GAMES Anderlecht beat Benfica in a friendly match. The Mauves played with a very young team, but managed to take the lead at half time thanks to goals of Doku and Thelin late in the first half (0-2). After the break, Anderlecht played with even more unexperienced youngsters while Benfica brought a few additional first team players into the team. This resulted in more pressure and a goal of Chiquino. The victory didn't escape Anderlecht anymore though: 1-2. Read more »

Anderlecht six months without Najar

Anderlecht six months without Najar

INJURIES The injury Andy Najar sustained with Honduras at the beginning of June is much worse than feared. Research by Anderlecht shows that his cruciate ligaments are torn. Najar has to go under the knife and cannot play for six months. Read more »

U21 Cup: Anderlecht know its opponents

U21 Cup: Anderlecht know its opponents

YOUTH The program for the Cup of Belgium for the U21 is known. The first assignment for Craig Bellamy's troops is to survive the group stage. In that group phase, RSC Anderlecht will play against Oud-Heverlee Leuven, Beerschot and Tessenderlo. Read more »

Fortuna Sittard sends Mehanovic back

Fortuna Sittard sends Mehanovic back

YOUTH - TRANSFERS At the beginning of July Elvis Mehanovic went on a trial to the Dutch Fortuna Sittard. But the Dutch team doesn't want to continue with the 19-year-old striker and has sent him back to Neerpede. Mehanovic also has no future with Purple & White. Read more »

Kompany postpones decision for a while

Kompany postpones decision for a while

OTHER Vincent Kompany faces a difficult assignment, slimming down a selection of more than thirty players. That that decision is not easy is can be concluded from the fact that it has been delayed. Adrien Trebel and Kara Mbodji already know what they stand for, the rest still have to be patient. Read more »

Adzic turns down extra holiday

Adzic turns down extra holiday

OTHER Luka Adzic played with the Serbian U21 at the European Championship and was therefore entitled to a few days of extra vacation, which he also received from RSC Anderlecht. But Adzic thanked and asked the club if he could resume sooner, so he joined training on Monday. Read more »

Not Maccabi Haifa but AZ Alkmaar

Not Maccabi Haifa but AZ Alkmaar

OTHER Normally, RSC Anderlecht would play against Maccabi Haïfa on Saturday, but that game is canceled. The Purple & White will now play against AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands this Saturday. Today, it will play a friendly game against Benfica in Portugal. Read more »

Nasri: "To get back at my level first"

Nasri:

INTERVIEWS Samir Nasri does not have a preferred position. It is also not entirely clear where he will play. But that is for later. The most important thing for the Frenchman now is to get up to his best level and be ready for the start of the competition. Read more »

 09-07-2019 

"Can learn a lot from Kompany"

INTERVIEWS Samir Nasri is also thinking about his future, he wants to become a trainer later. He is therefore planning to start a training course soon. But the most important thing now is to get back to a good level so that he can play. Read more »

Nasri: "New experience for me"

Nasri:

INTERVIEWS Samir Nasri has been officially presented as a player of RSC Anderlecht. Nasri has had a difficult period, one he used to recharge and re-appreciate the little things. Without that period he would probably not have been here today.
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"Nasri is here thanks to Kompany"

INTERVIEWS Frank Arnesen, technical director, was the first to speak at the official press presentation of Samir Nasri. And Arnesen was clear, the fact that RSC Anderlecht can bring in such a player is only thanks to Vincent Kompany. Read more »

Lotto Park is a fact

Lotto Park is a fact

OTHER The time has finally come: the Constant Vandenstock stadium will be given a new name. At the moment there are plenty of works going on to put this new name on the facades of the stadium. Although the club has covered the new name, an attentive fan could already take a photo. Read more »

Didillon to Rennes in France?

Didillon to Rennes in France?

TRANSFERS Thomas Didillon would enjoy the interest of Stade Rennes. The French club came to Brussels last season for a friendly game against Anderlecht. Tomas Koubek, the goalkeeper of Rennes, will probably leave to FC Porto. According to Francefootball, Stade Rennais sees something in Didillon's profile. Read more »

Will Kudimbana return as a goalkeeper coach?

Will Kudimbana return as a goalkeeper coach?

OTHER RSC Anderlecht had to say goodbye to Sven Van der Jeugt, who was the goalkeeper coach for the youth. The Purple & White is eagerly looking for a replacement and has four different candidates in mind. One of them is Niçaise Kudimbana, he would also have the best chance. Read more »

 08-07-2019 

Sandler attended friendly game against Ajax

Sandler attended friendly game against Ajax

GAMES We still have to wait for the official announcement that Philippe Sandler will be part of RSC Anderlecht, which will rent him from Manchester City for the coming season. Sandler was already an attentive spectator at the friendly game Ajax - RSC Anderlecht on Saturday. Read more »

Sydney Sam still in trial period

Sydney Sam still in trial period

OTHER Sydney Sam scored his second goal for RSC Anderlecht during the friendly game against Ajax. However, no decisions have yet been made about a possible longer and / or fixed stay. For the time being, the German will therefore remain on trial in Brussels. Read more »

Some internationals have returned today

Some internationals have returned today

OTHER The group that Vincent Kompany has at its disposal has become somewhat larger today. James Lawrence, Bubacarr Sanneh, Peter Zulj and Alexandru Chipciu have returned to RSC Anderlecht today. They started the week with medical and physical tests. Read more »

Trebel and Kara to B-team?

Trebel and Kara to B-team?

OTHER Now that the training camp in the Netherlands is over and the internationals are gradually returning from holiday, the selection of Anderlecht is getting very big. That is why decisions must be made about players who are no longer being counted on. Read more »

El Kababri: "Difficult, but also fun and enriching"

El Kababri:

INTERVIEWS The surprise of the chef, that is how you can describe the presence of Hotman El Kababri during the training camp in Venlo. The 19-year-old defender was never mentioned in the list of greatest Anderlecht talents in the past, but he shows himself during the preparation. "A new soccer world has opened." Read more »

Dewaele: "Continue the way we are now"

Dewaele:

INTERVIEWS Sieben Dewaele completed his first summer training camp with the A-team last week. The 20-year-old midfielder played one half against Ajax. The loss of the Purple & White was of minor importance. "Figures don't say everything. If we keep working hard, we will get there." Read more »

 07-07-2019 

Striker Real Madrid in the picture

Striker Real Madrid in the picture

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are looking towards Real Madrid fpr reinforcement for the number 9 position. The Spanish newspaper Marca, the in-house newspaper of Real, reports that purple and white shows interest in Cristo Gonzalez. The 20-year-old Spaniard has played with the first team four times. Read more »

"Sandler joins Anderlecht on Monday"

TRANSFERS It is early July, the transfer market is officially open and Anderlecht seems to be cruising. After Michel Vlap and Samir Nasri, the next acquisition would be there on Monday. According to FOX Sports, Philippe Sandler will soon be signing a loan with Anderlecht. Read more »

 06-07-2019 
 05-07-2019 

Official: Nasri is an Anderlecht player

Official: Nasri is an Anderlecht player

OTHER Anderlecht announced on Twitter that the arrival of Samir Nasri (32) has been completed. Earlier this morning it was announced through Het Laatste Nieuws that there were far-reaching conversations going on with the Frenchman and former teammate of Kompany. Nasri was then officially announced in the late afternoon.
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"After Ajax we make decisions"

INTERVIEWS The selection of RSC Anderlecht still consists of 35 players, far too many, Frank Arnesen admits. The Purple & White will play a friendly game against Ajax on Saturday. The intention is to sit around the table together afterwards and decide who stays with the A-team and who has to leave. Read more »

Hagi chooses Sunday at the latest

Hagi chooses Sunday at the latest

TRANSFERS Yesterday the surprising news was announced that Ianis Hagi is linked to RSC Anderlecht. But Hagi still has choices such as Sevilla and RC Genk. The offensive midfielder would also like to play European football, a disadvantage for the Purple & White. Hagi would make his choice on Sunday at the latest.
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"A number nine now has priority"

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany and yesterday Michel Vlap, these are the transfers from RSC Anderlecht so far. Frank Arnesen says that his work is certainly not over yet. Arnesen's priority now lies with a number nine, although he also says he does not want to rush anything. Read more »

Anderlecht want to hire City defender

Anderlecht want to hire City defender

OTHER Philippe Sandler came over from PEC Zwolle to Manchester City last year. However, he didn't play a lot of games. RSC Anderlecht would like to rent the 22-year-old central defender from City. Sandler received his training at Ajax. Read more »

"I want to remain captain"

INTERVIEWS  Sven Kums got the captain's band under Fred Rutten when Adrien Trebel fell out injured. The question is of course whether he can keep it next season and whether Vincent Kompany will put on the band. Kums himself hopes he can remain captain.
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Sambi Lokonga: "Do not want to skip steps"

Sambi Lokonga:

INJURIES Albert Sambi Lokonga sees light at the end of darkness. Half a year ago he tore the cruciate ligaments of the knee, but in Venlo he is working hard on his return. "I now train one day in the hall and one day outside. Little by little I can join the group." Read more »

Elia and Zola first on trial

Elia and Zola first on trial

TRANSFERS Elia Meschak and Arsène Zola will initially test at Anderlecht. That reports Het Laatste Nieuws. Only when the trial period is better than expected, there will be a contract for the two Congolese from TP Mazembe. Read more »

 04-07-2019 

Anderlecht only sold 11,900 season tickets

Anderlecht only sold 11,900 season tickets

OTHER Have you also noticed that the official Facebook and Twitter accounts of Anderlecht always have a call to buy a season ticket? No wonder, because the club is having difficulty selling its season tickets. The counter is only at 11,900. Read more »

 03-07-2019 

Heerenveen may be hiring Anderlecht players

Heerenveen may be hiring Anderlecht players

OTHER Now that SC Heerenveen is saying goodbye to Michel Vlap, who is going to RSC Anderlecht, there is a chance that players will make the opposite move. Heerenveen has to find a replacement for Vlap and would hire one or more players from Purple & White whose core must be slimmed down anyway.
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Vlap: "Really fantastic"

Vlap:

INTERVIEWS Michel Vlap is happy that the transfer concerns are finally over. It was a tough and uncertain time for the Dutchman, something he had never experienced before. But the real challenge now comes: achieving it at RSC Anderlecht. Read more »

The calendar is gradually taking shape

The calendar is gradually taking shape

OTHER If you do not know it yet, we regularly update the "competitions" section on our site. Unfortunately, our European calendar remains empty this season. With regard to the Jupiler Pro League, the dates and hours of the first seven games have now been confirmed. Read more »

Verschaeren: "Never considered of leaving Anderlecht

Verschaeren:

YOUTH - INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren has spent a few hectic months, studying, exams, RSC Anderlecht's A-team and the European Championships for U21. But Verschaeren makes it immediately clear that it is tough for every young person who combines his studies with top sport. And he also realizes that he owes his debut to Hein Vanhaezebrouck. Read more »

Sebtaoui signs at Charleroi

Sebtaoui signs at Charleroi

TRANSFERS The young goalkeeper Ilias Moutha Sebtaoui had to look for another club after RSC Anderlecht did not give him a contract extension. He has now found it at Charleroi. Sebtaoui is immediately lent to Dudelange (Luxembourg), where Emilio Ferrera acts as coach. Read more »

Follow Ajax - Anderlecht live on Ziggo Sport

Follow Ajax - Anderlecht live on Ziggo Sport

OTHER On Saturday, RSC Anderlecht will play a friendly game against Ajax, unfortunately behind closed doors. Both the mayor of Brussels and the one of Putten in the Netherlands did not give permission for the game to take place on their territory. The match can be followed live via the sports channel of Ajax: Ziggo Sport. Read more »

Five-year contract for Vlap

Five-year contract for Vlap

TRANSFERS The latest details are finished according to Het Laatste Nieuws, but the fans can be sure, Michel Vlap will be an RSC Anderlecht player today. The Purple & White eventually paid six million euros for the midfielder, but that amount can still increase due to bonuses.
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Devroe also questioned in case 'Clean Hands'

Devroe also questioned in case 'Clean Hands'

OTHER Herman Van Holsbeeck was interrogated a few days ago in the 'Clean Hands' case. But also another former manager of RSC Anderlecht was questioned: Luc Devroe. However, his interrogation would have nothing to do with his passage at Purple & White, but with a transfer when he was active at KV Oostende. Read more »

Dewaele and Suray in the picture at national U21

Dewaele and Suray in the picture at national U21

YOUTH After the European Championship, Johan Walem has to build a new team at the national U21. Only 8 out of 23 players remain selectable. Walem is looking at Anderlecht, among others, to put together his new selection. He thinks about logical names, but also some surprising ones. Read more »

A few games on Friday evening

A few games on Friday evening

OTHER It was not a simple task for the calendar committee to put together the new calendar. It must take into account some wishes and then there is case 'Clean Hands'. The municipality of Anderlecht, for example, asks to play at home only on Sundays, but because of missing European football, that wish cannot always be granted. Read more »

 02-07-2019 

No football contract and no Annelien

No football contract and no Annelien

OTHER These are hard times for Olivier Deschacht. Oud-Heverlee changed its mind and does not offer the defender a football contract. There are also thunder clouds on the private level, after thirteen years the fairy tale between him and Annelien Coorevits is over. Read more »

Smith signs with Queens Park Rangers

Smith signs with Queens Park Rangers

TRANSFERS Matthew Smith was linked to RSC Anderlecht a few times because he has a Manchester City past. Smith, however, signed with the English second division team Queens Park Rangers. The Purple & White has a number of talented midfielders among the youth and as a result there was no real interest in Smith. Read more »

Nizet chooses for Norwich City

Nizet chooses for Norwich City

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Anderlecht lose one of their young talents. Rob Nizet, last season's titular at the U18 of Mo Ouahbi and Stéphanie Stassin and also youth international, goes to the English Norwich City. He signed a three-year contract there and joined the U23 of Norwich City. Nizet came to Neerpede from Sint-truiden in 2012. Read more »

First game at home against KV Ostend

First game at home against KV Ostend

GAMES RSC Anderlecht will start the new season on Sunday, July 28 at home against KV Ostend at 2.30 pm. Despite all the uncertainty, the Pro League only made 1 calendar that can easily be adjusted. The rest of the match days will follow later. Read more »

 01-07-2019 

Final transfer Dendoncker

Final transfer Dendoncker

TRANSFERS Leander Dendoncker left for Wolverhampton on a rental basis last season. A mandatory purchase option was included in the loan agreement. That has now been used, making Dendoncker a permanent player for Wolverhampton. Read more »

With 28 players on training camp

With 28 players on training camp

OTHER RSC Anderlecht have left for Venlo on a summer training camp today. Arsitote Nkaka and Kenny Saief, who returned early from his loan period, also was on the bus. In addition to Vincent Kompany, another 27 players boarded the bus. Read more »