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 31-07-2022 

First defeat of the season

First defeat of the season

GAMES Anderlecht didn't make a good impression at its first away game. Cercle outplayed Anderlecht and after the red card for Ishaq, it seemed to become a mission impossible. After the break, Anderlecht did a little better, but Amuzu missed the only big chance for Anderlecht. Cercle scored the 1-0 goal a quarter of an hour before the end on a breakthrough. An exhausted Anderlecht couldn't make a fist anymore.
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Borecki exchanges Anderlecht for Italy

Borecki exchanges Anderlecht for Italy

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Krystian Borecki leaves Anderlecht after eleven years. The 18-year old central midfielder will try his luck in Italy at Venezia. Last season, he was still a basic player for the U18 team, but the purple and white team had no room for him in the selection for 1B. Read more »

 30-07-2022 

Kompany and Cullen start with victory

Kompany and Cullen start with victory

OTHER No, you won't be reading a report of Burnley's games here every week, but the first one we want to give you anyway. Vincent Kompany made his debut for his new club last night with a 0-1 victory at Huddersfield. Burnley thus started the league well. Read more »

Saief now plays in Azerbaijan

Saief now plays in Azerbaijan

OTHER Silently. That's how Kenny Saief's contract with Anderlecht came to an end on June 30. He was not without a club for long. The Israeli signed a contract with Netchi Baku from Azerbaijan. And he was immediately important. Read more »

Mazzu: "1B is not a punishment"

Mazzu:

INTERVIEWS Felice Mazzu's selection includes many young players, but due to the high competition they will often have to content themselves with a role as substitute. The fact that the U23s are playing in 1B this season is a great opportunity. Read more »

"I spoke to Anouar and he remains positive"

INTERVIEWS It threatens to be another difficult season for Anouar Ait El Hadj. Last weekend, he had to take place in the stands, as the 19th player on the match sheet. "I am counting on Anouar. He is a very good player. But in midfield I have many possibilities," Felice Mazzu told at his press conference yesterday afternoon. Read more »

"Silva still has some physical backlog"

INTERVIEWS With his substitution Fabio Silva suddenly created fire in the game against Ostend last Sunday. Whether that means he will be starting against Cercle tomorrow is still uncertain. "Because he wasn't there during the preparation, he has some physical deficits," says coach Felice Mazzu. "He still has some work to do." Read more »

Selection Cercle - Anderlecht

Selection Cercle - Anderlecht

GAMES Anderlecht's Felice Mazzu is counting on the same selection as last week for today's game against Cercle Brugge. That means Killian Sardella, Sergio Gomez and Marco Kana are not yet sufficiently fit and Mario Stroeykens will have to stay at home again. Read more »

 29-07-2022 

"We hire Dauda with mandatory purchase option"

INTERVIEWS CD Tenerife introduced Mohamed Dauda to the press yesterday. Sports director Juan Carlos Cordero told the press that Tenerife is renting Dauda with a mandatory purchase option. Dauda himself is happy with his new club. "I am very enthusiastic about their project," he said. Read more »

Match against Paide free for season ticket holders

Match against Paide free for season ticket holders

GAMES The match against Paide in the third qualifying round of the Conference League (Thursday 11 August) is included in the season ticket. Today at noon the priority ticket sales starts for season ticket holders, M+ and M+ Gold members. Free sale starts on Tuesday 2 August at 12pm. Read more »

Paide first opponent in Conference League

Paide first opponent in Conference League

GAMES Anderlecht will take on Paide in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. The club from Estonia needed penalty kicks to eliminate Ararat-Armenia. The return game tonight ended 0-0, just like the first leg a week ago.  Read more »


 28-07-2022 

Is Nkaka an option for the U23?

Is Nkaka an option for the U23?

OTHER Nkaka came over from Ostend a few years ago, but his transfer was far from a success. The player was loaned out several times, the last time to Waasland Beveren. He never managed to get a contract. Read more »

Agyei prefers Anderlecht to Burnley

Agyei prefers Anderlecht to Burnley

OTHER Enock Agyei chose himself to stay with Anderlecht and not to go to Burnley. That is what Het Nieuwsblad writes. For Bart Verbruggen, things were different. The Anderlecht asking price was too high for the new club of Vincent Kompany. Read more »

Official: Transfer Mykhailichenko done

Official: Transfer Mykhailichenko done

TRANSFERS The transfer of Bogdan Mykhailichenko to Shakhtar Donetsk has now been officially announced by Anderlecht. The left back will return to Ukraine for at least one season. Mykhailichenko will be loaned out for a season and a purchase option was also included. Read more »

Gomez resumes training

Gomez resumes training

INJURIES Sergio Gomez is training with the group again. The defender, who was struggling with pubalgia, is finally pain-free. Next weekend's game against Cercle is still too soon. He might also miss the first European match. Read more »

 27-07-2022 

Mykhailichenko possibly back to Ukraine

Mykhailichenko possibly back to Ukraine

TRANSFERS Bogdan Mykhailichenko was not in the selection for the game against Ostend last weekend. Due to the competition from Gomez, Amuzu and Sadiki (and the new playing system), the Ukrainian doesn't seem to be able to count on too many chances. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, there is interest from top club Shakhtar Donetsk. Read more »

Young Cameroonian linked to Anderlecht

Young Cameroonian linked to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS The African website Football365 Afrique writes that Anderlecht shows interest in Djawal Kaiba. This 19-year old midfielder had a top season with Cotonsport de Garoua. He became champion, played the most minutes of his team and delivered 7 goals and 9 assists in 32 matches. Read more »

 26-07-2022 

U23 wins easily against Beerschot in friendly game

U23 wins easily against Beerschot in friendly game

GAMES The U23 delivered a good performance yesterday as part of the preparation for the new season. Beerschot went down with 6-0. A few days ago they also played against Antwerp (0-3), but this time the team was reinforced with a few players from the first team, such as Murillo, Stroeykens and Colassin. Read more »


 25-07-2022 

Reactions after the match against Ostend

Reactions after the match against Ostend

INTERVIEWS Manager Felice Mazzu was satisfied about Anderlecht's first match. Nevertheless, the coach thought the game should have been decided sooner. According to him, the purple and white team made the wrong choice too often in the opponent's penalty area. Read more »

No more room for Mykhaylichenko

No more room for Mykhaylichenko

OTHER Bogdan Mykhaylichenko seems to be on his way out at RSC Anderlecht. On the left, there is too much competition for the Ukrainian and also as a central defender he fell short with the result that there is no place left. He may therefore leave the club. Read more »

Anderlecht opens league with victory

Anderlecht opens league with victory

GAMES Anderlecht won with 2-0 against Ostend. It played well before half time and took the lead through Ashimeru. After the break, Anderlecht dozed off, but Oostende lacked the attacking quality to cause any real danger. In the end, the home team took advantage of the space and substitute Silva decided the game. Mission accomplished for the purple and white. Read more »

 23-07-2022 

RSCA want ten million for Verbruggen

RSCA want ten million for Verbruggen

TRANSFERS The transfer of Bart Verbruggen is on hold for the moment, the reason being that RSCA would ask too much for their young goalkeeper according to English side Burnley. Anderlecht would ask for a sum of ten million euros including bonuses and a percentage on the resale of the player, according to the Belgian press. Read more »

 22-07-2022 

RSC Anderlecht returns to Mercedes

RSC Anderlecht returns to Mercedes

OTHER Seven years ago RSC Anderlecht swapped Mercedes for Audi, now it is making that move in the opposite direction. For the next four years Mercedes-Benz Eurostar 2000 will be the official partner of the club. Read more »

0-0 draw between Ararat and Paide

0-0 draw between Ararat and Paide

GAMES Ararat and Paide played the first round of the Conference League playoffs on Thursday night, resulting in a 0-0 draw, so the second round will be decisive for qualification for the meeting with RSCA. The second leg will take place on 28 July at 6 pm in Estonia. Read more »

Red Flames play in sold-out stadium

Red Flames play in sold-out stadium

DAMES The Red Flames have already made history by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the European Women's Football Championship. Tonight they can make it even better, but in the quarter finals big favourite Sweden awaits them, tonight at 9 pm, in a sold out stadium. Read more »


 21-07-2022 

Gomez: "I am focused on RSCA"

Gomez:

INTERVIEWS Sergio Gomez has no regrets about leaving his parent club Barcelona even though it didn't work out as he would have liked at Dortmund. He didn't get the playing time he was hoping for but admits he improved some aspects of his game in Germany. Read more »

Haksabanovic followed by RSCA

Haksabanovic followed by RSCA

OTHER According to press reports from Sweden, Sead Haksabanovic is being followed by RSC Anderlecht. He is a left winger with dual Swedish and Montenegrin nationality, he is 23 years old and he can also play on the right wing and as an attacking midfielder. Read more »

Taravel to surround Anderlecht's U23

Taravel to surround Anderlecht's U23

TRANSFERS Jeremy Taravel is set to join RSCA's U23 team, according to the Belgian press. The 35-year-old central defender will be in charge of coaching the players on the pitch. This role was initially planned for Guillaume Gillet before he joined the staff. He is free of any contract and will have to bring his experience to the young players. Read more »

A friendly game between 2 purple teams

A friendly game between 2 purple teams

GAMES Unless something changes, Anderlecht will play a friendly match on Monday 25 July against Beerschot. The day after the first league match, Felice Mazzu will give playing time to the players who will not be playing against Ostend.  Read more »

Dauda takes medicals at Tenerife

Dauda takes medicals at Tenerife

OTHER According to Spanish media, Mohammed Dauda has taken his medical tests at Spanish club Deportivo Tenerife. The deal would be announced in the coming days. Whether it is a rental deal or final transfer is not yet clear.  Read more »

Anderlecht finds a goalkeeper in Portugal

Anderlecht finds a goalkeeper in Portugal

TRANSFERS According to O Jogo, Anderlecht is close to signing the young Portuguese goalkeeper Gonçalo Tabuaço. The 21-year-old goalkeeper played last season with Estrela in the second division and should compete with Coosemans for the position of second goalkeeper. Read more »

 20-07-2022 

Silva available on Sunday, interest in Munck

Silva available on Sunday, interest in Munck

TRANSFERS Fabio Silva has started the training sessions at RSC Anderlecht. The striker will also be able to play next Sunday against KV Oostende. Meanwhile, Peter Verbeke is not sitting still and RSC Anderlecht would show interest in the 17-year-old central midfielder, Magnus Munck.  Read more »

Verbruggen takes medical tests at Burnley

Verbruggen takes medical tests at Burnley

TRANSFERS Bart Verbruggen is expected to travel to England today to undergo his medical tests at Burnley. RSC Anderlecht would receive a transfer sum of around five million euro for the goalkeeper, but that amount could still increase significantly through various bonuses. Read more »

 19-07-2022 

Moukrim leaves Neerpede after 12 seasons for Union U21

Moukrim leaves Neerpede after 12 seasons for Union U21

YOUTH After 12 seasons at Neerpede, the adventure of Noureddine Moukrim at purple-white comes to an end. The former professional player, who obtained all qualifications to coach at the highest level, will coach the U21 of Union Saint-Gilloise. They were looking for a coach after the departure of Pocognoli to Genk. Read more »

Official: Silva with number 99

Official: Silva with number 99

TRANSFERS It was already in the air yesterday evening and is now official: Fabio Silva is the new striker of RSC Anderlecht.where he will wear the shirt number 99. Silva turns 20 today and comes over for one season from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Purple-White will take over his full salary.  Read more »

Red Star wants Murillo

Red Star wants Murillo

TRANSFERS The Serbian website Mozzart Sport claims that Red Star Belgrade is interested in Amir Murillo. Anderlecht already armed themselves on the right with Ishaq to absorb the departure of the Panamanian. Read more »

RSC Anderlecht ladies write history with Red Flames

RSC Anderlecht ladies write history with Red Flames

DAMES The Red Flames wrote history last night in the Manchester City Academy Stadium and qualify for the quarterfinals of the European Championship women's football for the first time, by winning against Italy. Tine De Caigny scored the only goal of the game, which was also good for the next round, the quarter-finals. Read more »

Silva takes medicals

Silva takes medicals

TRANSFERS Yesterday afternoon, we could already report that the deal with Fabio Silva has been completed, meanwhile he has also taken his medicals in Belgium. So the deal will be officially announced in the upcoming days. Probably tomorrow on his twentieth birthday. Read more »


 18-07-2022 

Silva done deal

Silva done deal

OTHER The press is still saying that the file is stuck, but according to our sources, the deal with Fabio Silva has been finalized. It should therefore not take long before the club will officially announce the transfer. Details are not yet known.  Read more »

Trip to Armenia or Estonia

Trip to Armenia or Estonia

OTHER A draw has just been made for the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League. Anderlecht will play the winner of the match between Ararat-Armenia FC from Armenia and Paide Linnameeskond from Estonia. Read more »

RSC Anderlecht keeps pushing for Silva

RSC Anderlecht keeps pushing for Silva

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht have not given up hope on Fabio Silva yet, it wants to rent the striker from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Only it remains waiting for an agreement between both clubs. Moreover, the Wanderers want to extend the contract of Silva first.  Read more »

Anderlecht B wins friendly game against Wolvertem

Anderlecht B wins friendly game against Wolvertem

GAMES - YOUTH Anderlecht U23 played a friendly game against Wolvertem Merchten yesterday evening. It won with 1-2. Goal scorers were Ferrara with a placed header and Bouchouari with a nice shot from just outside the 16. Coach Robin Veldman played with a mix of U18 players and boys who will be seen in 1B next season. Read more »

Trebel rehabilitated by Mazzu

Trebel rehabilitated by Mazzu

OTHER Adrien Trebel, either you are pro or you are against. But the fact is that he is still a player of RSC Anderlecht, a well-paid player. Felice Mazzu brought the Frenchman back in the selection and there is little doubt that he will be starting against Oostende. Read more »

ARTE collection appreciated by supporters

ARTE collection appreciated by supporters

OTHER Last Friday, RSC Anderlecht launched a unique collaboration with ARTE and Joma and that collection was much appreciated by the supporters. On Sunday, the entire stock of shirts was already sold out. Today, the club launches a few more garments from the collection RSCA X ARTE X JOMA. Read more »

 17-07-2022 

Verschaeren: "We enjoyed it"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren's performance against Lyon immediately boosted his confidence ahead of the start of the Jupiler Pro League. Verschaeren is certainly looking forward to that and it was clear that he feels good in Felice Mazzu's new system. Read more »

Denayer attends gala match

Denayer attends gala match

GAMES A special spectator at the Lotto Park last night, Red Devil Jason Denayer attended the match against Lyon there. Before the supporters start dreaming, Denayer was a Lyon player last season but his contract was not renewed. So it is probably a courtesy visit. Read more »

Anderlecht wins gala match

Anderlecht wins gala match

GAMES Anderlecht won its last friendly against Lyon with 3-0. Anderlecht quickly took the lead through Refealov and although Lyon had the ball most of the time before half-time, they didn't get any chances. After the break, Anderlecht threatened more and scored through Esposito and a strong Amuzu. In France, the league only starts on 5 August, but it's still a nice victory  Read more »

 16-07-2022 

Dauda: Eibar or Tenerife?

Dauda: Eibar or Tenerife?

TRANSFERS Het Laatste Nieuws and La Dernière Heure report that Eibar have the best papers to attract Mohammed Dauda. From Spain, however, it still sounds like Tenerife will be his destination. The deal is expected to be finalised next week, says journalist Manoj Daswani. Read more »

Friendly game against Lyon also at 3pm

Friendly game against Lyon also at 3pm

GAMES Today Anderlecht plays not one, but two friendly games against Lyon. At 3pm the first game takes place in Neerpede, behind closed doors. Both this match and the gala match at 8 pm, which will be with fans, can be watched live on Mauve TV. Read more »

At least 5 million for Verbruggen

At least 5 million for Verbruggen

TRANSFERS Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (19) will definitely leave Anderlecht according to La Dernière Heure and will go to Burnley. The transfer would have gained momentum and Kompany's club would offer 5 million euro plus bonuses. Read more »

 15-07-2022 

Verbruggen: rather Burnley than 1B

Verbruggen: rather Burnley than 1B

TRANSFERS Het Nieuwsblad writes this morning that Bart Verbruggen is interested in a transfer to Burnley. He could become first goalkeeper there. A first bid, said to be around 3 million euros, was rejected. Burnley would now increase their bid to reach an amount between 5 and 7 million euros. Read more »

Dauda very close to Tenerife

Dauda very close to Tenerife

TRANSFERS It seems only a matter of time before Mohammed Dauda and Anderlecht are released from each other. Spanish journalist Manoj Daswani, who follows Tenerife closely for El Dia, reports that the striker is on his way to the Spanish second division club. It is a loan move with a obligatory purchase option. Read more »

 14-07-2022 

'Gomez in the picture at Arsenal'

'Gomez in the picture at Arsenal'

TRANSFERS Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are considering Sergio Gomez as a reinforcement. Together with Oleksandar Zinchenko of Manchester City, he would be in the picture as a new left-back. He refers to journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, but in his tweet and article he only mentions Zinchenko. Read more »

Bridges will cost much more than Cullen

Bridges will cost much more than Cullen

OTHER Will Bart Verbruggen be Anderlecht's big outgoing transfer this summer? Het Laatste Nieuws" writes today that Burnley are pushing to get the goalkeeper. The transfer price for the 19-year-old goalkeeper will be much higher than the 3 million that Burnley paid for Josh Cullen. Read more »

 13-07-2022 

Amuzu is not going to Troyes

Amuzu is not going to Troyes

TRANSFERS The transfer of Francis Amuzu to Troyes will not happen. Walloon journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Amuzu's wage demands are far too high. It was the same Tavolieri who announced Troyes' interest in Amuzu a while ago. Read more »

Claim Duchâtelet leads to nothing

Claim Duchâtelet leads to nothing

OTHER The Prosecutor's Office of the Belgian Footbal Association has decided not to prosecute Anthony Vanden Borre and Ilombé Mboyo following Roland Duchâtelet's claim. The former Standard president claimed that the duo had handed out watches to Genk players in 2014 to help Anderlecht win the league title. Read more »

 12-07-2022 

Victory against Helmond Sport

Victory against Helmond Sport

GAMES Anderlecht ended the training camp in Horst, the Netherlands, with a 2-0 win against Helmond Sport from the Second Division in the Netherlands. Sadiki and Ait El Hadj took care of the goals. At half-time, the purple and white were leading 1-0. Read more »

Murillo has returned to Panama

Murillo has returned to Panama

OTHER No Amir Murillo today in the friendly game against Helmond Sport. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that the right wing defender has returned to Panama for personal reasons. His wife is said to be on the verge of giving birth.
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 11-07-2022 

Raman: "Preparation is more intense"

Raman:

INTERVIEWS Benito Raman is one of the players hoping for more playing time under the new coach. In the Walloon La Dernière Heure he speaks out about the new coach: "The preparation is much more intense than last year, but the group seems to cope well. Peter Verbeke told me that Mazzu counts on me. Read more »

 10-07-2022 

Green light for Fabio Silva tomorrow?

Green light for Fabio Silva tomorrow?

TRANSFERS Anderlecht, Wolverhampton and Fabio Silva have agreed on a loan move for the striker to purple-white. That reports Wolves-watcher Liam Keen of Express & Star. Wolverhampton just want Silva to extend his contract with them. Tomorrow they hope to see white smoke. Read more »

 09-07-2022 

Interest in Real Madrid B star

Interest in Real Madrid B star

TRANSFERS The Spanish sports newspaper Marca reports that Anderlecht is one of the clubs that show interest in Sergio Arribas. This 20-year-old attacking midfielder scored 15 times for Real Madrid B last season and gave seven assists. Real does not want to let him go. Read more »

Verschaeren: "Intention that I stay"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS Yari Verschaeren has no transfer plans this summer. He told the press that was present at Anderlecht's training camp in Horst yesterday. "I've always said I want to win a trophy with Anderlecht. Then I can leave through the big gate and take the next step." Read more »

Gomez misses out on league start

Gomez misses out on league start

INJURIES Sergio Gomez is still not relieved of his pubalgia and will not make the league start, according to Het Nieuwsblad. Anderlecht hopes to have him back early August when they have to play the preliminaries of the Conference League. Read more »

 08-07-2022 

3 million not enough for Verbruggen

3 million not enough for Verbruggen

TRANSFERS Bart Verbruggen still enjoys strong interest from Burnley. Het Laatste Nieuws writes that it is reported that Burnley want to pay 3 million euro for him, but Anderlecht think that is far too little. "For the time being, the water is very deep there", according to the newspaper. Read more »

New players presented before gala match

New players presented before gala match

OTHER Before the gala match against Lyon on Saturday 16 July, Anderlecht will introduce its new coach and new players to the public. Those who have a Mauve+ Gold-membership can attend the match for free. Others will have to buy a ticket. That sale has now started. Read more »

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 04-07-2022 

Verbruggen also enjoys interest from Burnley

Verbruggen also enjoys interest from Burnley

TRANSFERS Bart Verbruggen, and to a lesser extent Hendrik Van Crombrugge, are the next Anderlecht players who would be in the interest of Burnley. That is what Het Nieuwsblad writes. Vincent Kompany would like an extra goalkeeper and is looking at his former club for this. Verbruggen in particular is said to be in the picture. Read more »

Burnley prepare first bid for Cullen

Burnley prepare first bid for Cullen

TRANSFERS The interest of Burnley and Vincent Kompany in Josh Cullen appears to be materialising. Het Nieuwsblad reports, on the authority of English sources, that Burnley are preparing a first bid. It would be an amount of two million euros. Read more »

 03-07-2022 

Transfer Vlap complete

Transfer Vlap complete

TRANSFERS According to La Dernière Heure and some Dutch sources, the transfer of Michel Vlap to FC Twente is done. There is talk of a sum of 2 million euros. If the transfer is completed quickly, Vlap can still join Twente on training camp. Read more »

 02-07-2022 

Easy victory for Anderlecht

Easy victory for Anderlecht

GAMES After the narrow defeat against STVV last week, Anderlecht has now won from Roda JC with big figures. The club from the second division in the Netherlands was sent home in Neerpede with 6-0. Read more »

 01-07-2022 

Official: Stroeykens signs one-year extension

Official: Stroeykens signs one-year extension

OTHER It took a long time, but finally there is white smoke: Mario Stroeykens has extended his contract with Anderlecht. The 17-year old striker, who was still tied up until the end of next season, extended his contract with one year. He is now fixed until mid 2024. Read more »

Contract Steegen ends

Contract Steegen ends

OTHER Nothing is infinite or logical, as is shown by the departure of David Steegen, press officer of RSC Anderlecht for many years. The last few years, he was Head of Public Affairs. But Steegen's contract ended on June 30 and he now starts on a self-employed basis as a communication consultant. Read more »

Kompany wants Cullen and Agyei

Kompany wants Cullen and Agyei

TRANSFERS Vincent Kompany would want some Anderlecht players after all. The name of Josh Cullen has been mentioned for a while, but now Enock Agyei is added. That is what Het Nieuwsblad writes. Agyei is a 17-year old diamond from the purple and white club. Read more »