TRANSFERS Turkish media are suggesting that Fenerbahçe is willing to offer eight million euros for Mario Stroeykens. The Anderlecht golden boy has been on the verge of leaving for a while, as he is in the final year of his contract and refuses to re-sign. However, Anderlecht put a 20 million dollar offer on his head, which quickly dampened most interest. Read more »
TRANSFERS Things suddenly seem to be moving very quickly regarding the arrival of Adriano Bertaccini. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the Purple & White have reached an agreement with the player. Het Nieuwsblad, in turn, knows that Anderlecht is willing to meet STVV's asking price. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has reached a personal agreement with Sampdoria player Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa (20). There was already a rumor circulating that Anderlecht was interested in the player. An agreement with the club has not yet been reached. Read more »
TRANSFERS Thorgan Hazard played like his usual self last weekend. The midfielder thus addressed the criticism that had been heard earlier and emphasized that his form is quite good. Meanwhile, rumors of a transfer to the Middle East are resurfacing. What's the situation? Read more »
DAMES Amélie Delabre returns to RSCA Women after a temporary move to FC Köln during the winter transfer window. The French player returns from a loan spell. During her previous time at the club, she scored 29 goals and provided eight assists in 42 matches. Delabre expressed her satisfaction: "The club feels like family to me." Read more »
DAMES Azurra Gallo, a young Italian player from Juventus, has signed a loan with RSCA Women. There is no purchase option attached to this transfer. Gallo comes to Brussels to gain valuable experience. The versatile defender can play both at left back and in central defense. Read more »
GAMES Wesli De Cremer has been appointed referee for the match between RSC Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge, which will take place on Sunday, 3 August at 4:00 PM. De Cremer will be assisted by assistant referees Yves De Neve and Wouter Cochet. Ruben Calluy will serve as the fourth official for this match. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS Jordan Zirkzee has not successfully completed his trial period with RSCA Futures and has since left the club. The player's exact future remains unknown. In the meantime, twelve new players have arrived for trial periods with RSCA Futures, primarily from an African academy. The club hopes to discover unique talents within this group. Read more »
TRANSFERS The Sudpresse newspapers reported tonight that the transfer of Joachim Imbrechts to Anderlecht has been completed. The 23-year-old goalkeeper joins on a free transfer from Union and is seen as an addition to the Futures squad. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to La Dernière Heure, NAC Breda has inquired about the transfer possibilities of Mats Rits. The Dutch club's chances of success aren't very high (currently), but they're not giving up hope, according to the Walloon newspaper. Read more »
TRANSFERS Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Anderlecht is in talks with Adnan Januzaj's agents. The Purple & White team has set some conditions: Sevilla must let the player leave for free and Januzaj must be willing to take a significant cut in his salary. Read more »
TRANSFERS Ludwig Augustinsson started in the first XI against Westerlo last Sunday. However, it remains uncertain whether he will remain at Anderlecht. The defender is attracting interest from Turkey, particularly from Eyüpspor. It is currently unclear whether Augustinsson is open to this challenge. A transfer fee was not mentioned. According to Turkish media, Anderlecht would have received an offer. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi was a very happy coach after the match against Westerlo. "We played an almost perfect first half," he said at the press conference. He sees the two goals conceded as learning moments for his young players. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Coming on as a substitute and deciding the match a minute later: that's what Nathan Saliba did Sunday afternoon. "A magical feeling," he described it afterward. "Especially because my parents and sister were in the stands. They're leaving for Canada." Read more »
INTERVIEWS There were doubts during pre-season, but Thorgan Hazard responded with his feet. He scored two goals, winning the match against Westerlo. "I think I showed I'm not in such bad shape," he said with a grin. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Although Thorgan Hazard scored twice, the standout performer this afternoon was perhaps Nathan De Cat. The midfielder, who turned 17 last week, started for the first time and dominated midfield. "It's nice that I got my chance. I think I took it," he said matter-of-factly after the match. Read more »
OTHER Second official match of the season, a second youngster to make his debut. After Anas Tajaouart on Thursday, it was Basile Vroninks's turn yesterday (photo). The 18-year-old right-back came on as a halftime substitute for Ali Maamar. Read more »
OTHER Cedric Hatenboer is still missing from Anderlecht. The Dutchman is still recovering from a concussion he sustained in a friendly match in early July. The midfielder did make an appearance at Lotto Park this afternoon to cheer on his teammates. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will be without Ilay Camara again next Thursday in the European second leg against Häcken. Besnik Hasi said after the match against Westerlo that the new signing will not rejoin the squad until the end of this week. Read more »
GAMES While Anderlecht won 5-2 against Westerlo, Thursday's European opponent, BK Häcken, had a less impressive dress rehearsal. They lost a remarkable 6-1 at home to Djurgården. They also picked up two red cards (just as the horse was about to bolt). Read more »
GAMES Not a dull opening game at Lotto Park, but a true spectacle nonetheless. Anderlecht deservedly led 2-0 at halftime, but in the 60th minute, the score was immediately reversed after lax defending. Anderlecht continued to attack, however, and decisively overtook Westerlo with three more goals, including a gem from Angulo and the first for Saliba. A lively Hazard scored twice. Read more »
1B - OTHER The RSCA Futures departed for Delden, the Netherlands, for a four-day training camp. Twenty-five players boarded the bus, including many new faces. Discover the names here. Read more »
DAMES In the lead-up to the new season, the RSCA Women secured a convincing victory against Olsa Brakel this weekend. In their second pre-season match, the Anderlecht players won 0-6. The next friendly is scheduled for Saturday, August 2, against SV Meppen from Germany. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Hein Vanhaezebrouck, former coach of RSC Anderlecht, has shared his vision for the upcoming Jupiler Pro League football season. In an extended analysis for Het Nieuwsblad, he discusses the transfers of the various teams and assesses the first (friendly) matches. He is critical of Anderlecht's transfer strategy. He notes that the defensive problems persist, particularly due to Simic's poor performance with the ball. Read more »
TRANSFERS Now that Smolcic's transfer won't take place, Anderlecht is looking for another defensive asset. According to Sacha Tavolieri, this could be Steve Kapuadi (27). The Congolese plays for Legia Warsaw and is said to cost €1.5 million. Read more »
INJURIES Kasper Dolberg could be sidelined for tomorrow's match against Westerlo. The player overextended his knee during an action against BK Häcken. Dolberg had already been sidelined for a while with a knee injury. As a result, Luis Vazquez seems the most likely replacement for Dolberg. He could therefore be given a starting spot. Read more »
TRANSFERS Aboubacar Conte has made a permanent move to Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OHL) after a season-long loan spell at Lierse, where he was unable to stay. The 23-year-old player will join the Liars' U23 team. He has signed a contract with OHL that runs until 2027. Read more »
GAMES Today, Anderlecht starts the new season, and a crucial home match against Westerlo awaits them right away. The Purple & White's August schedule looks manageable on paper, but they need to actually win those points before facing the top clubs. Like many other teams, Anderlecht doesn't seem ready for the start of the season. Read more »
1B - YOUTH Jordan Zirkzee, Joshua Zirkzee's younger brother, is currently on trial with RSCA Futures. This week, he made an appearance in a friendly against Reims, in which RSCA won 0-1. The attacker, who scored 9 goals for NAC Breda's U23s last season, is hoping to prove himself. With 1.74 meters tall, Jordan is considerably shorter than his brother, who is 1.93 meters tall. Read more »
INJURIES Zoumana Keita is reportedly out for months. The young defender suffered an unfortunate fall during training. Initially, the absence was expected to be short, but Het Laatste Nieuws now reports it will be less than months. This further limits Hasi's defensive options. Read more »
TRANSFERS Rumor is circulating that Vincent Janssen has allegedly been offered to Anderlecht. Antwerp wants to get rid of his heavy contract and is looking for a solution. However, the player told Het Laatste Nieuws that he has no intention of leaving Antwerp. Janssen does admit that the club initially sought solutions due to financial pressure, but according to him, that has now been abandoned due to the departure of other players. Read more »
DAMES - TRANSFERS Sarah Wijnants announced her departure from Anderlecht earlier this week. Her destination was still unclear at the time, but she brought clarity now. The Leuven striker is moving to Italian side Fiorentina, where she signed a two-year contract. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is eyeing Joachim Imbrechts as a potential third goalkeeper. The young goalkeeper, who trained at Charleroi and Namur, has terminated his contract with Union and is currently without a club. Last season, Imbrechts played seven matches for Union's second team, conceding twelve goals. His qualities were tested during a friendly match between the RSCA Futures and Reims. Read more »
TRANSFERS The transfer of Hrvoje Smolcic to RSC Anderlecht appears to have been called off. The cancellation of the transfer followed a medical examination, which raised doubts about the player's physical condition, specifically regarding his knee. Although there was talk of a possible loan with an option to buy, Smolcic himself rejected this option. Read more »
OTHER Theo Leoni was not in the squad for the match against BK Häcken. This is the result of a decision by coach Besnik Hasi. Leoni has dropped down the midfield hierarchy, and his absence is not due to injury. The circumstances surrounding his contract could also play a role in this decision, although this was not explicitly mentioned. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Tristan Degreef was positive about his team's performance in the match against BK Häcken. He also emphasized the importance of realizing that the opponent is already in the middle of the season, while RSCA is still in the rebuilding phase. "In the second half, fatigue took its toll," Degreef lamented. Nevertheless, he is optimistic about the upcoming match in Sweden: "We can win there too." Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana rates his first European match a 7.5 out of 10. He showed a strong presence and his physical condition appears to be good. Llansana took control of Anderlecht's midfield. The victory is the most important thing for him to remember. Read more »
INJURIES Kasper Dolberg was substituted during the match against BK Hacken as a precaution after the Danish Anderlecht player sustained a knee injury while moving. Although the coach offered reassurances after the match, Dolberg will likely need further medical examinations to determine the severity of the injury. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi acknowledged after the match against Häcken that his team is currently unable to perform at the highest level for ninety minutes. He pointed out that the Swedish opponents already have seventeen league matches under their belt, which gives them an advantage in that regard. "We're lucky they didn't capitalize on their two excellent chances," he said. Hasi realizes that the second leg will be a challenge, as the Swedes play at home on their artificial turf, which could be a significant advantage. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht won 1-0 against Häcken and only created a few chances, with Dolberg converting the best. Häcken certainly didn't let up and created three good chances, but fortunately, the Swedes always shot wide of the target. Next week, Anderlecht will have a full workload on Häcken's artificial pitch. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Philippe Albert, former RSC Anderlecht player, has analyzed the transfer window so far. He emphasizes the importance of retaining Kasper Dolberg, despite Luis Vazquez's impressive performances during pre-season. According to Albert, Vazquez found it easy to find the net because these were only friendlies. Furthermore, the former defender considers players like Thorgan Hazard and Mario Stroeykens crucial to the team. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana is feeling at home at Anderlecht. In an interview, he indicated that his adjustment to the club is going smoothly and that the players worked hard during their training camp in the Netherlands. The focus is now on the upcoming European matches. Incidentally, the first talks between Llansana and Anderlecht took place at the end of the winter transfer window. Read more »
DAMES Sarah Wijnants has announced her departure from Anderlecht after eight years of loyal service. The player describes the club as her "second home" and explains that it was her dream to play for Anderlecht, inspired by idols such as Boussoufa, Biglia, and Lukaku. In her farewell message, Wijnants looks back fondly on the growth of women's football and hopes that young girls will now also look to her and her teammates as role models. Read more »
1B - YOUTH After previous defeats against Vitesse and Schalke 04, Anderlecht's U23 team secured its first victory of the pre-season. Under the guidance of coach Jelle Coen, the Futures defeated Reims' B team 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by captain Ismaël Baouf. The next challenge for the young players is already on the agenda, with a friendly against Umm Salal of Qatar on July 29. Read more »
TRANSFERS Adriano Bertaccini remains a possible option for Anderlecht in the current transfer window, according to the press. However, STVV's financial demands pose a significant obstacle, as the club is demanding at least six million euros for the attacker. Bertaccini would primarily become an option if Mario Stroeykens leaves the club. Although Bertaccini is open to a transfer to Lotto Park, no concrete offer has been made yet. Read more »
TRANSFERS Thomas Foket is no longer part of RSC Anderlecht's plans and has to leave. According to Turkish sources, he is on Kocaelispor's wish list, which is actively looking for reinforcements this transfer window. Read more »
TRANSFERS Croatian Hrvoje Smolčić completed his medical tests in Ghent yesterday, but Anderlecht has not yet officially announced a transfer. According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolier, a problem was detected during the tests. Read more »
GAMES If Anderlecht can defeat BK Häcken, the loser of the match between SK Brann and RB Salzburg will be faced. The Austrians won 4-1 in Norway yesterday, so there's a good chance the Norwegians will potentially be the purple-white's next opponent. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi spoke to the press before Anderlecht's first official match of the season. Tonight, they face Swedish team BK Häcken in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. Hasi is wary of the Swedes. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS RSCA Futures have signed a new central defender. Antwi Dacosta (18) from Ghana is on loan for one year with an option to buy. Read more »
TRANSFERS AA Gent appears to have secured the transfer of Kjell Peersman, a 21-year-old PSV goalkeeper. A three-year contract is reportedly in place for the young goalkeeper, who spent last season on loan at Lierse. Peersman is expected in Gent on Wednesday morning to undergo medical tests. Peersman has also been linked with Anderlecht. Read more »
GAMES The 2025-2026 season kicks off for RSC Anderlecht on Sunday. Simon Bourdeaud'Hui will begin his season as referee at Lotto Park. Mathias Hillaert and Maarten Toeback will be the assistant referees this coming Sunday. Read more »
INJURIES Besnik Hasi already has a concern for the match against BK Häcken. The Anderlecht coach cannot count on a full squad. Jan-Carlo Simic is doubtful due to an injury he sustained in training. If Simic cannot play, Marco Kana could start alongside Lucas Hey in central defense. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The first big match of the season is upon us. Anderlecht must eliminate Swedish side BK Häcken to advance in the Europa League. If RSCA needs determination and aggression, they can count on Nathan Saliba. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht took the time yesterday to take a new team photo. Thomas Foket, Majeed Ashimeru, and Alexis Flips were not invited to the team photo, as they are allowed to leave. Ali Maamar was also absent due to illness. Read more »
GAMES Tomorrow, RSC Anderlecht will host the Swedish team BK Häcken at Lotto Park. UEFA has appointed an Albanian referee team for this match. Eldorja Hamiti will referee the match at 8 p.m. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Pär Zetterberg sheds light on the upcoming European match against BK Häcken. And for the Swedish purple-and-white icon, it's clear: RSC Anderlecht can't afford to drop any points at home and go all out to—preferably—travel to the Bravida Arena with a margin of more than one goal. Read more »
YOUTH With the continued progression of several youth players to Anderlecht's first team, the club's youth academy has once again proven to be a significant source of talent. Neerpede not only supplies players to top Belgian clubs, but also to teams across Europe. This article highlights some of these talents who have made their mark outside of Belgium. Read more »
OTHER Isabelle Vanden Eede (50) is moving from Orange Belgium to RSC Anderlecht, where she will take on the role of CEO Non-Sports starting September 1, 2025. In recent years, she has served on Orange's executive committee as Chief Brand, Communication & ESG Officer and played a key role in the rebranding of Mobistar to Orange and the acquisition of VOO. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is on the verge of signing Hrvoje Smolcic, a 24-year-old left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt. Smolcic is seen as Jan Vertonghen's successor. The Croatian defender spent last season on loan at Austrian side LASK Linz, although he was also sidelined for several weeks with an injury. Read more »
TRANSFERS Elias Gonzalez Fernandez has left Anderlecht to sign his first professional three-year contract with Genk. The fifteen-year-old goalkeeper will continue his career with the Limburg club's U16s, according to the press. Gonzalez Fernandez joined RSCA in 2024 and is considered a promising young talent. At Neerpede, he alternated with Mathis Vekeman. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to French media, RSC Anderlecht is interested in Joris Chotard, a 23-year-old defensive midfielder currently under contract with Montpellier. Chotard, who trained at Montpellier, has indicated that he does not want to play in Ligue 2 with his club. Last season, he played 27 matches in all competitions, scoring one goal. He also plays for the French U23 team. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht has a strong youth academy. Neerpede not only provides Anderlecht's first team, but has also developed players who now play across Europe. This article provides an overview of some of the most notable talents who distinguished themselves in Belgium last season. Read more »
TRANSFERS The possibility of Hrvoje Smolčić joining Anderlecht is increasing. According to Sacha Tavolieri, medical tests are scheduled for the Croatian defender in Ghent on Tuesday morning. Read more »
OTHER If Anderlecht manages to eliminate Swedish side BK Häcken in the Europa League preliminary round, they will face Norwegian side SK Brann or Austrian side FC Salzburg in the third qualifying round. Read more »
OTHER Stefan Rakić, a 31-year-old Serbian, joins RSCA Futsal after successful seasons at Rekord Bielsko-Biała in Poland. The international was attracted to Anderlecht's ambitious project and hopes to contribute to the team's title, cup, and final four Champions League victory. Rakić is no stranger to Belgium, having recently faced Serbia twice against Belgium. In the Champions League, he played for Bielsko-Biała, where his team defeated Anderlecht. Read more »
TRANSFERS Gabriel Misehouy, the 20-year-old Girona player, was previously mentioned as a possible signing for Anderlecht. However, these rumors have now been silenced, as the player is moving to Aris on loan. Misehouy still has three years left on his contract with Girona. Aris has negotiated a purchase option, but that is very high for the club. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Hrvoje Smolcic (24) would be on his way to Anderlecht. Smolcic joins from Frankfurt and, as a left-footed player, fits the profile Anderlecht is currently seeking. Read more »
OTHER Three years after his departure, Vincent Kompany briefly returned to Neerpede to visit former colleagues. The Bayern Munich coach is on vacation following his team's elimination from the Club World Cup by PSG. During his stay in Brussels, Kompany spent time with his brother François, who is regularly seen around the RSCA Academy. They also used to play padel together in the neighborhood. Kompany still maintains good contacts with players including Besnik Hasi, Tim Borguet, and Thibaut Dochy, Olivier Renard's right-hand man. Read more »
TRANSFERS Samuel Ntanda is reportedly in contact with RSC Anderlecht, his entourage confirmed to an African newspaper. Although talks have been held and negotiations are progressing, no agreement has yet been reached, mainly due to uncertainties surrounding the contract duration. Charleroi has also contacted Ntanda, while there is also interest from clubs in Germany, Spain, and France. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is interested in Clinton Nsiala, a 21-year-old defender from Glasgow Rangers. The left-footer, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, holds both French and Congolese nationality. Nsiala, who trained at Nantes, transferred to AC Milan before moving to Glasgow. Last season, he played 17 matches, scoring one goal and providing two assists. Read more »
GAMES RSC Anderlecht convincingly won its last friendly against Dutch second division side MVV Maastricht 7-2. Vazquez was the star of the match with no fewer than four goals. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht won with 1-0 against Dender in a friendly. The goal was scored late in the first half by Dolberg from the penalty spot. Anderlecht played solidly before halftime, but after the break, Dender took control of the match. Read more »
TRANSFERS Rumors are circulating online about a possible return of Chancel Mbemba to RSC Anderlecht. The former player, who was not in action for Olympique Marseille last season due to a conflict with the club, has only played for his country Congo. Mbemba is currently free of contract but would have to make significant salary concessions to return. However, his entourage has denied the rumors. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht plays its first match against Swedish side BK Häcken on Thursday. The Swedes can already not count on regular value Silas Andersen. Andersen received two yellow cards during the last match, which automatically suspends him for the confrontation with RSCA. Read more »
OTHER The new turf at Lotto Park has been successfully installed. The installation of the turf went without any problems. During the coming year, probably in June, another completely new turf will be installed, completing the project. Read more »
INJURIES Ilay Camara will be out of action for two to three weeks due to injury, and Killian Sardella is also unavailable. These absences force coach Bensik Hasi to look for alternatives. The most obvious replacement seems to be Ali Mamaar, who has performed convincingly during preparation. Mamaar is expected to be a base player in the upcoming matches against BK Hacken. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is showing renewed interest in Bléon Kurtulus, the 18-year-old defender from Halmstads BK. According to Swedish media, Kurtulus is considered a major talent in his home country and Anderlecht was also interested during the last winter transfer window. Kurtulus, who completed his entire training at Halmstads BK, has a contract that runs until June 2026. The Swedish club is reportedly asking 2.6 million euros, or 30 million Swedish crowns, for its young player. In addition to Anderlecht, Brentford, Como and Genoa are also interested in the talented defender. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mario Stroeykens can count on interest from a number of clubs, including PSV Eindhoven, which saw a lot of players leave. But Anderlecht's striker is currently not high on the Dutch champion's priority list. Stroeykens would rather be considered a "plan B. Both West Ham and Marseille have shown interest and inquired about the player, but no further steps have been taken yet due to the high asking price for Stroeykens. Read more »
DAMES The Lotto Super League playing schedule was just so recently revealed. The league kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 6. On the opening day of play, vice-champion Anderlecht hosts KVC Westerlo at 6:30 pm. The regular league consists of 21 rounds of play and runs until March 22. After the regular competition, the playoffs will begin in early April and conclude no later than May 24. In addition, the RSCA Women will participate in the qualifications for the new Women's European Cup, which starts in mid-September. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Juan David Mosquera, a 22-year-old Colombian defender currently under contract with Portland Timbers. Mosquera, who was educated in Medellín, has developed into a versatile player in the United States, deployable as a right back and right winger. This season, he has scored one goal in 19 games and has been called up three times for the Colombian national team. Mosquera has a contract that runs until December 2027, with an option for an additional season. Read more »
INJURIES Ilay Camara injured himself during training and is expected to be absent for two to three weeks. This is a setback for coach Besnik Hasi, as Camara will miss important matches, including Europa League qualifiers against BK Häcken and league games against Westerlo and Cercle Brugge. In addition, it is unclear when Cedric Hatenboer, who is recovering from a concussion, will be able to return to training. Read more »
TRANSFERS River Plate is said to have rejected a 3.5 million euro offer from RSC Anderlecht for Lautaro Rivero (21 years old). Coach Marcelo Gallardo has no plans to get rid of Rivero, who was recently loaned to Central Córdoba. The young defender is known for his strong defensive qualities and good game insight. He can function as a central defender and left back, adding to his value to the team. Read more »
GAMES Sweden's BK Häcken will be Anderlecht's first opponent in the preliminary round of the Europa League this season. The Swedes held Slovak Spartak Trnava to 2-2 after winning 0-1 last week. Read more »
TRANSFERS Dutch club PSV is showing interest in Mario Stroeykens. The club from Eindhoven is looking for offensive reinforcements after seeing a handful of players leave. However, there would be no negotiations or concrete offers yet. PSV, which won the Dutch title last season, is guaranteed participation in the Champions League. Stroeykens, who is in his final contract year, is also in the interest of Marseille and West Ham and refuses to sign with them Read more »
OTHER With the start of the new season approaching, the arbitration department has presented the new guidelines. One important change concerns the stricter enforcement of the time that goalkeepers have to play the ball. Another notable change is the elimination of so-called "cheap penalties." Minor fouls no longer automatically result in a penalty, even after VAR intervention. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the Swedish press, RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Abdoulie Manneh, a 20-year-old left winger from Sweden's Mjällby. The Gambian began his career with Wallidan in his homecountry. This season, he scored eight goals in 20 games and provided two assists. He was also selected twice for the Gambia national team. Read more »
1B - GAMES The U23 of Anderlecht, played their first friendly of the preparation against Vitesse in the training center Papendal in Arnhem. The local team emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 victory. The next game is scheduled against Schalke 04. That game will take place today. In addition, the new team led by trainer Jelle Coen will hold a mini-stage in Delden, Netherlands from July 26 to 29. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht is preparing for the Europa League. In this context, two teams will visit the club's training center. Earlier the arrival of MVV Maastricht was already announced, but first Dender, led by coach Vincent Euvrard, will visit. The match against Dender will take place at 11:30 a.m. and can be followed via Mauve TV. Read more »
OTHER Today Nathan De Cat celebrates his birthday! He becomes 17 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Today Mats Rits celebrates his birthday! He becomes 32 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS Anderlecht seemed to show interest in Umar Abubakar after his strong season with Jong AA Gent. Despite his good performances, there seemed to be no path towards the Buffalo first team. Anderlecht considered acquiring the player and lodging him with the Futures, however, with no guarantees of integration into the first team. Meanwhile, he signed elsewhere. Read more »
OTHER Giovanni Esteves Danti, the 29-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, has extended his contract at RSCA Futsal until 2026. Danti, who came to Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 from the Japanese league (where he was named best goalkeeper), enjoyed a successful first season in Belgium and was important to the team. Lieven Baert, general manager, expressed his satisfaction with the contract extension. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi has stated that he is looking for an experienced central defender. Malang Sarr emerged as a potential reinforcement. The 26-year-old left winger has no starting place at RC Lens, despite a great deal of experience at Chelsea, among others. His contract runs for one more year which makes him an interesting target for Anderlecht despite his price tag of 5 million. Yesterday the defender seemed to be on his way to Brussels, but there is a ‘but' ... Read more »
INTERVIEWS For Olivier Renard, this is his first summer as Anderlecht's sports director. With six newcomers and a completely renewed coaching staff, his main objective is to bring about a change in mentality in the locker room. Read more »
GAMES Ahead of the Europa League preliminary round, RSC Anderlecht will play a final friendly gameh on Saturday, July 19. Purple and white will play against Dutch club MVV Maastricht behind closed doors. Anderlecht's first official game is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. against Häcken or Trnava. Häcken is in the best position as they won the first leg with 0-1. Read more »
TRANSFERS Widzew Łódź would be a runway for Alexis Flips. The club is looking for a versatile box-to-box midfielder and would consider Flips for that purpose. However, the Polish club will not act immediately and rather visions the end of the transfer period to take action. For now, it is a rumor from the Polish media. There is nothing concrete yet, not with the club nor player. Read more »
TRANSFERS Olivier Renard appears to be getting in Malang Sarr, a French-Senegalese defender. Sarr looks set to make the switch from RC Lens to Lotto Park. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs, and Sarr would be offered a two-year contract, with the option for a third year. Sarr is seen as the successor to Jan Vertonghen, who has ended his career. Read more »
1B - OTHER After the training camp in the Netherlands, Majeed Ashimeru, Thomas Foket and Alexis Flips have been told that they have to train with the RSCA Futures. Anderlecht is thus no longer counting on their services. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht, known for its famous youth academy, has taken up the challenge of training high-level goalkeepers. While KRC Genk is considered a reference in this field, Anderlecht also strives to distinguish itself. The club has therefore appointed Silvio Proto as coordinator of goalkeepers. Proto will thus be much more than a goalkeeper trainer. Proto will develop a uniform training philosophy to mold the best goalkeepers, both technically and tactically. Read more »
TRANSFERS Franco Israel, a 25-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper from Sporting CP, has had limited opportunities to play since the arrival of Rui Silva in January, who took over the position of first goalkeeper. Given his limited opportunities at the club, Israel is looking to revive his career elsewhere and is open to a transfer. Two clubs have shown interest in the goalkeeper: Torino and RSC Anderlecht. Both teams have reportedly contacted Sporting CP. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht put 16,500 season tickets on sale and they all have been sold. Despite disappointing results in the playoffs and another lost cup final, supporters remain loyal to purple and white. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht has received good news regarding goalkeeper Colin Coosemans. During a friendly match against Rakow, he suffered a slight injury, but medical tests have revealed that the injury is not serious. He is expected to return to the training field soon and will probably be ready to play European next Thursday against the winner of the clash between Häcken and Spartak Trnava. Read more »
OTHER RSCA Futsal is on the eve of a new season. Led by new coach Alvaro Martinez, who succeeds Luca Cragnaz, the team has welcomed several key reinforcements this summer, including Deivao, Rakic, Panés and Vanderheyden. In preparation for the league, the team has scheduled a series of practice matches. On Aug. 10, the first friendly match is scheduled against Blue Magic FC Dublin, which will take place at the Alfasun Indoor Arena. Read more »
OTHER The fears held by many football fans have become reality: the start of the Jupiler Pro League will not be broadcast live on the channels of traditional telecom providers. DAZN has stopped negotiations with companies such as Proximus, Telenet, Orange and VOO due to disagreements over pricing. For supporters, this means adapting to a new viewing experience, as the only way to follow the matches is via the DAZN app, accessible on smart TVs and streaming devices. Read more »
OTHER Kenneth Vanderheyden, a 25-year-old Belgian international, has signed a contract with RSCA Futsal for two seasons. The player comes over from Full Hasselt, where he stood out with strong performances, especially in a match against Anderlecht. Vanderheyden expressed his enthusiasm about his new challenge: "I look forward to making my contribution to this prestigious club. It is a dream come true to be able to represent the best team in Belgium, surrounded by so many excellent players." Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, there is a strong possibility that Anderlecht wants to rent 18-year-old Ghanaian Dacosta Antwi with an option to buy. Antwi should initially be a reinforcement for the Futures. Read more »
OTHER Dieumerci Mbokani (39) is no longer a footballer. The Congolese former Anderlecht striker was without a club since March 2024 and did not find a new club. In Belgium, Mbokani scored a lot of goals for four clubs. Read more »
INJURIES In the match against Rakow, Colin Coosemans had to leave the field because of an injury to the upper leg. According to the press, the injury is not serious, but no risk is taken, especially considering the player's fatigue due to an intensive training period and sleep problems. A debriefing with the medical team will take place during the week to further evaluate Coosemans' physical condition. The club hopes for a speedy recovery for the goalkeeper, but his employability is currently in doubt. Read more »
OTHER Jesper Fredberg, former CEO Sports of RSC Anderlecht, has been appointed general manager (CEO) of Italian club Sampdoria, currently playing in Serie B. After leaving RSC Anderlecht, Fredberg was without a job for some time and took the time to choose a new professional challenge. So now he has found one in Italy. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to foreign sources, Samuel Ntanda is once again in the interest of RSC Anderlecht. The 20-year-old player, who was previously mentioned as a possible acquisition during a previous transfer period, received his education partly in Neerpede before moving to Mechelen in 2020. He currently plays for the U20 of Sampdoria, where he plays as a left flank attacker, but can also function as a striker or second striker. Last season he played 32 games, in which he notched four goals and as many assists. Read more »
TRANSFERS Majeed Ashimeru recently turned down Antalyaspor who showed concrete interest. While Anderlecht is still in negotiations with the Turkish club, the player's entourage reports that he is also in talks with clubs from Switzerland and Germany. However, the contacts do not seem to be very concrete, so forcing a deal with Antalyaspor remains a priority for purple-white. Read more »
OTHER FIFA has reached an agreement with some players' unions. This agreement states that FIFA wants 72 hours of rest between official matches. This sounds very logical, but it could have major consequences. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi was positive about his team's summer training camp, despite the tough training conditions. "It was tough, but the guys worked well," Hasi said. During the internship, the players played two practice matches in which they were able to test their physical condition and level of play. With 35 players at the internship, it is clear that choices must be made to narrow the selection. Read more »
YOUTH The Ecuadorian press reports that 16-year-old Ederson Castillo will do an internship with Anderlecht. The young player, who plays as a defensive midfielder at LDU Quito, is part of his club's U20 selection. Earlier, Anderlecht also took Nilson Angulo away from LDU Quito. Castillo played five matches this season and collected two caps for the Ecuadorian U17 selection. He is considered a major talent in his home country. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in young striker Adama Baradji, who currently plays for Reims' B team. The 17-year-old Baradji, with both French and Malian nationality, is a right-footed striker who can also be deployed on the flanks. Baradji has played at Reims since his U17 period and began his training at Creil Formation. This season he has played 26 games in all competitions and scored five goals. He also gave one assist. Read more »
GAMES In the second friendly game of the day, Anderlecht defeated FC Dordrecht with 5-0 yesterday. Luis Vazquez scored twice before halftime. Keisuke Goto (pictured) kicked in three more in the closing stages. All three on assist from Thorgan Hazard. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht played a 2-2 draw against Rakow Czestochowa in a friendly game yesterday afternoon. Purple and white took a 2-0 lead through Kasper Dolberg (photo) and Moussa N'Diaye. In the closing stages, with many inexperienced youngsters between the lines, Anderlecht conceded two goals. Read more »
OTHER The disciplinary committee of the Belgian Football Association has decided to fine RSC Anderlecht for the behavior of their supporters during the final of the Cup of Belgium. The club must pay a sum of 10,000 euros. Club Brugge, the opponent in the final, has also been penalized and will receive a fine of 5,000 euros. These measures were taken to send a clear message about the responsibility of clubs for the behavior of their supporters. Read more »
TRANSFERS Majeed Ashimeru has rejected Antalyaspor's first offer. Although he was interested in the project presented to him by the Turkish club, he felt the contract was financially insufficient. Whether there will be another offer, or whether the track is completely closed, is unclear for now Read more »
INJURIES Cédric Hatenboer has already returned home from training camp in Renesse yesterday. Het Nieuwsblad reports. A concussion prevented him from playing in the two friendly games today, so there was no point in staying. Read more »
OTHER Today Yari Verschaeren celebrates his birthday! He becomes 24 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
TRANSFERS Majeed Ashimeru is one of the players to leave the club. The midfielder was given another contract extension under previous sporting director Fredberg, but injuries kept recurring so the player is actually rarely fit. His contract expires in 2027 and his market value has now dropped from 3.5 million in 2022 to 1.5 million euros. Anderlecht also paid one and a half million in 2021 itself when the Ghanaian came over from RB Salzburg. Read more »
OTHER Only the police still had to give the green light and then Union could get ready for Champions League soccer in the Anderlecht Lotto Park. That permission has now been given, which means that the neighbors from Sint-Gillis will effectively play the group phase of the Champions League in Anderlecht. Purple-White itself plays European on Thursday and probably the draw will happen in such a way that Anderlecht and Union will not play at home in the same week. Anderlecht will receive a compensation from Union. Read more »
INTERVIEWS RSC Anderlecht is having its summer trianing camp in Renesse, the Netherlands. This training camp is part of the "Renaissance" project, which aims to bring a new élan to the team, with a focus on rejuvenation, dynamism and a hunger for success. The training sessions are intense and sometimes physically demanding, but are perceived as productive. The players train at carefully prepared facilities and use innovative technologies, such as the "Whoop" tape, to monitor their physical data and sleep. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Silke Vanwynsberghe, the 28-year-old defender of the RSCA Women, has decided to hang up her soccer shoes. Despite her relatively young age, she struggled with injuries. However, her decision to quit is not due to physical burden. Vanwynsberghe wants to end her career while she is still fully enjoying the game, rather than waiting for her performance to diminish. After retiring from soccer, she will focus on her career as a physical therapist and her other passions, including running. Read more »
OTHER RSCA Futsal has recruited Spanish player Eric Panés, 23, for a period of two seasons. Panés, who previously played for Poland's Bielsko Biala, has experience in the Champions League, where he already played against Anderlecht in October 2024. The new arrival expressed enthusiasm about his transfer: "Anderlecht is a name that resonates in Europe. I am happy that I can contribute to the club's ambitions over the next two years." Read more »
GAMES There is a real chance Anderlecht will face off against Sweden's Häcken. The Swedes went on the move in Trnava winning 0-1 after a goal a little past the hour. The match was relatively close with few chances. Only the Swedes were able to aim between the posts a few times and were thus rewarded. Häcken also controlled the match with more ball possession. Next week is the return match. Read more »
OTHER There is a good chance that Union will once again divert to Lotto Park for the league phase of the Champions League. Negotiations about it are in a final stage. Only the forces of order have yet to give their agreement. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht opened the doors of its training camp to the press yesterday. The journalists present saw that Nilson Angulo and Ludwig Augustinsson trained again after their minor injuries. Cedric Hatenboer (concussion) is not yet on the training field. Read more »
OTHER Lucas Biglia, former Anderlecht captain and Argentina international, is making his debut on the club's staff, and his influence is already being felt. Biglia is actively involved in training and focuses mainly on mentoring young players. He offers them personal guidance and shares his experiences to help them develop as professionals, including mentally. Read more »
OTHER Tom Cardoen, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, has signed a new two-season contract with RSCA Futsal. With this move, Anderlecht confirms its confidence in the talented player who was trained internally. Lieven Baert, CEO of RSCA Futsal, emphasizes the importance of this development: "With Tom Cardoen we have a goalkeeper from our own training who is now part of the A-selection. This is the result of the investments the club has made in his training." Read more »
OTHER Silvio Proto has joined the selection during the training camp in Renesse. Proto will take his role as the club's goalkeeping coach from now on. This includes both the first team and the youth academy, where he focuses on developing talents in all age groups. The staff and team are gradually becoming more complete. Read more »
DAMES 25-year-old Swedish striker Klara Folkesson has signed a one-year contract with the RSCA Women. She comes over from Hammarby IF, where she and the team finished third in the Swedish championship last season. Folkesson previously played for Apollon Limassol in Cyprus and Uppsala, where she scored 10 goals in 2023 despite her club's relegation. Her powerful style of play is her trademark though she has been held back by injuries in the past, including a torn cruciate ligament. Read more »
TRANSFERS Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure are unpacking a list of six players who have to leave Anderlecht. They are Mads Kikkenborg, Thomas Foket, Ludwig Augustinsson, Mats Rits, Majeed Ashimeru and Alexis Flips. Read more »
1B - GAMES In the run-up to the league start in early August, the RSCA Futures will play four friendly games. Schalke 04, Stade Reims, PSV and Metz are the opponents. Find out the dates here. From Saturday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 29, the Futures will also go on training camp to the Dutch town of Delden. Read more »
OTHER After a number of clubs from 1B, Union is now also fighting league reform. It is mainly about the format of the Challenger Pro League. Union finds it unacceptable that the rules about the relegated teams were changed during the season. In addition, it makes a problem of clamping down on at least 4 U23 teams from first division teams. Read more »
TRANSFERS A right winger is the next profile on Olivier Renard's shopping list, transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri writes today. For that position, Anderlecht is thinking of Serginho of Viborg, according to him. The interest is concrete. Read more »
TRANSFERS Jan Carlo Simic is a defender with solid growth potential and that has not escaped the notice of a whole host of foreign clubs. A transfer is not on the cards right away, as Anderlecht wants at least 10 million euros. Nevertheless, several clubs continue to follow Simic intensively. Read more »
OTHER The ongoing renovation work is dragging on a bit longer than expected. As a result, the fanshop cannot reopen as planned. As a result, the new opening date has been pushed back to Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Read more »
DAMES There is also transfer activity at the RSCA Women: 21-year-old Dutch Senna Koeleman is leaving the club. Koeleman came over from PSV last season and so is now leaving Anderlecht again. She is moving to ADO Den Haag in her home country. Read more »
OTHER Enzo Sternal has signed a new deal at Anderlecht. The 18-year-old Frenchman extended his contract, which ran until mid-2027, by two years. After suffering a serious knee injury in March, he has since returned to training on the pitch.
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TRANSFERS - 1B Anderlecht has strengthened its selection with 19-year-old goalkeeper Lander Gijsbers of Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Gijsbers signed a one-year deal and is also a youth international for Belgium. Last season he was mostly active with OHL's U23 team. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht itself does not start its European campaign until the end of July. Purple-White must survive a lot of preliminary rounds and finally get into the League Phase of the Europa League. The first obstacle is the Swedish Häcken or the Slovakian Trnava. The latter club is not entirely unknown to Anderlecht. In the 2018-2019 season, purple-white experienced a solid slip against the unknown Slovaks: it lost 1-0 in the Europa League. At home, it came no further than a 0-0 draw. In a more distant past, 1972-1973, purple-white even lost twice with the smallest difference. Read more »
TRANSFERS Spanish sources and sports media on X, the former Twitter, report that Anderlecht is showing interest in Uros Racic. The midfielder, who played for Braga on a rental basis last season, has indicated he will not return to the Portuguese club. His parent club Sassuolo, which has been promoted to Serie A, has not included Racic in their plans for the upcoming season and is open to a departure. The asking price for the player is around 2.5 million euros. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has its eye on 23-year-old French defender Étienne Youté Kinkoué, currently active at Le Havre. Kinkoué, who is of Cameroonian descent, has an impressive background with training at Troyes, Inter Milan and Olympiacos. Last season, he played 28 games in all competitions, in which he received four yellow and one red card. Kinkoué has a contract that runs until June 2026 and Le Havre would be willing to let him go for a fee of around five million euros. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal says farewell to Antonio Sekulic, who transfers to Croatian MNK Osijek. This team finished fifth in the regular HMNL competition and reached the finals of the playoffs. Besides Sekulic, the club also said goodbye to Nicolás Sarmiento, the Argentine goalkeeper, who is terminating his contract by mutual agreement. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Club Brugge battle for Antman' is the title begging for clicks on a Flemish football site. Before you see this message popping up on other sites, we'd like to put the record straight - it's not true. Read more »
OTHER Yesterday, Anderlecht left for the Netherlands with 34 players for a practice camp in Renesse. Nathan Saliba will join the group later this week. Coach Besnik Hasi is also taking some youngsters from the Futures squad. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht has had Mohamed Abdellaoui sign his first professional contract. The attacking midfielder is a regular at U18 and has committed to purple-white until 2027, with an option for an additional year. Read more »
OTHER A lot of players have to leave the club during this transfer window. Names like Verschaeren, Leoni, Stroeykens (for not wanting to re-sign), Flips, Foket and Rits have already circulated. But it seems that Ludwig Augustinsson may also leave the club. The Swede, after a successful loan spell, came over permanently from Sevilla last year. But last season he struggled with injuries and received few playing opportunities.
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TRANSFERS According to Spanish media, Sevilla are interested in Nilson Angulo. The Ecuadorian previously turned down an offer from Sparta Prague and seems more inclined to move to Spain. Sevilla have made an offer of five million euros, of which 3.5 million euros will go directly to Anderlecht and 1.5 million euros could come in the form of bonuses. In addition to Sevilla, Braga and Lille are also actively pursuing the player. Read more »
INJURIES Mihajlo Cvetkovic injured his ankle during the friendly game against Lauwe. However, he will be present during the training camp in the Netherlands, where he will rehabilitate. Cedric Hatenboer is also out, after recovering from a concussion he suffered against Larnaca. Ludwig Augustinsson and Nilson Angulo, who have minor injuries, will also participate in the training camp. Read more »
OTHER In the Gold Cup final, Mexico won 1-2 over the United States. Cesar Huerta entered the field in the 87th minute. The Mexican team turned a 1-0 deficit into a victory. When Huerta entered the field, the final score was already on the board. So with this victory, Huerta adds the 2025 Gold Cup to his record. For Mexico, it is the tenth time they have won the cup. Read more »
TRANSFERS He did not have ruly great performances at Anderlecht last season, but Samuel Edozie has impressed Club Brugge nonetheless. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the vice-champion sees Edozie as an ideal replacement for Chemsedine Talbi. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Today, Anderlecht leaves for a week in the Netherlands to prepare for the new season. Coach Besnik Hasi will make it hard. "I am tougher than last season," he told Het Nieuwsblad. "On the field I am strict, but also in the talks." Read more »
YOUTH After the third friendly game, Besnik Hasi spoke to the press. Among other things, he made a first analysis of the summer transfers. "Keita is a profile that we don't have in our own youth," he said, among other things. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht announced the arrival of Ilay Camara. The 22-year-old Camara signs a contract until 2030. "Ilay fits perfectly into the profile we were looking for a wing defender," said sporting director Olivier Renard. "He brings speed and volume, knows the league well and also already knows the club." Read more »
TRANSFERS The Ecuadorian website Studio Fútbol reports that Sparta Prague has made a formal offer to Anderlecht for Nilson Angulo. However, the flank attacker has no appetite for a move to the Czech Republic and thanked for the offer. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht won with the smallest difference from Aris Thessaloniki thanks to an early goal by Vazquez. Anderlecht played a solid match and never really got into trouble. Read more »
TRANSFERS Sacha Tavolieri adds another name to the list of targets: Gabriel Misehouy. The Dutchman is a nearly 20-year-old winger who currently plays for Girona, but is a youth product of Ajax.
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1B - TRANSFERS Ivan Sebaï Senin, an 18-year-old Ivorian who has been playing on loan for Sporting Lisbon for the past six months, shared a photo of Anderlecht's training complex in Neerpede on social media. Daab attached the text "Yeah. Is a transfer imminent? Read more »
GAMES After a disappointing draw (2-2) against Larnaca, RSC Anderlecht faces Greek club Aris Thessaloniki today. The match, which takes place behind closed doors, will be broadcast live on Mauve TV from 4 p.m. onwards. Coach Besnik Hasi chose to rotate his selection, leaving aside some players with minor injuries, such as Augustinsson and Hatenboer. Dolberg, Simic and Angulo may make their first playing minutes of the preparation. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to the website TEAMtalk, Anderlecht is showing interest in Lukas Cerv, a 24-year-old central midfielder from Viktoria Plsen. Cerv is also said to be in the picture at Norwich, Gent and Trabzonspor. Purple and White still know the Czech from during last season's Europa League competition. Read more »
TRANSFERS 16-year-old Gassimou Sylla has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028. Last summer, the striker signed his first professional contract. At the Futures, he made a positive impression last season. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is finally letting Lars Montegnies leave for Mons. The club announced that yesterday. The 19-year-old midfielder already played last season on loan for the club from the highest amateur league. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mario Stroeykens has still not signed a contract extension and so the club is forced to sell the player. However, a hefty price of 20 million is hanging over his head, making potential buyers think twice. West Ham's name has been circulating for a while and Het Nieuwsblad previously cited Frankfurt, Marseille and Lyon in May. But PSV Eindhoven is also looking at the possibility of bringing in Stroeykens, according to several foreign sources. Read more »
DAMES Nikki IJzerman has extended her association with the RSCA Women for another season. The attacking player came over from ADO Den Haag last summer. In her first season with the Belgian club, IJzerman played 33 games, in which she scored 5 goals and gave 7 assists. Her style of play is characterized by technical skills, powerful shots and effective infiltrations with the ball. Read more »
OTHER On Friday, August 8, 17 teams will kick off the new edition of the Challenger Pro League. The RSCA Futures open the league with a game against KV Kortrijk on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 4 p.m. This season, which stretches from Aug. 8 through April 19, includes a total of 34 playing days. In this transitional year, the top two will be directly promoted to the Jupiler Pro League, which will consist of 18 teams in the 2026-2027 season. Read more »
OTHER RSCA Futsal has been assigned to a challenging group for the Main Round of the UEFA Futsal Champions League. The Belgian club will face Cartagena Costa Calida of Spain, Piast Gliwice of Poland and Kauno Zalgiris of Lithuania. The matches will take place in Poland from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. At this stage of the tournament, the top three teams qualify for the next round. Read more »
TRANSFERS Ecuadorian journalist María José Flores reports to DSports that Nilson Angulo has attracted interest from several clubs from Italy and Spain. Sevilla and Villareal, among others, are said to have already signed up. Read more »
INJURIES Ludwig Augustinsson did not play during Anderlecht's first two friendly games. La Dernière Heure knows that the Swedish left back is suffering from a minor muscle injury. Alexis Flips is also currently out. He is struggling with his foot. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to French website Footmercato, Anderlecht is showing interest in Junior Diaz, a 21-year-old defender from Troyes. At the French second division club, Diaz played a top season, which means he is now attracting interest from several clubs. Read more »
INJURIES Cedric Hatenboer must take a few days' rest. The midfielder suffered a slight concussion against AEK Larnaca after colliding with an opponent. By next week's training camp in the Netherlands, he should be back to normal. Read more »
DAMES The RSCA Women's training sessions started again on June 19. A first break has been scheduled during the upcoming European Championship, after which the intensity of the trainings will increase again. From July 31 to August 3, a training camp will take place in Delden, the Netherlands, where the team will also play a practice match against SV Meppen. Read more »
OTHER During Anderlecht's first two friendly games, a few players stood out positively. Zoumana Keita stood out for his physical presence and speed. He impressed with his attacking impetus and seems to be a valuable addition to the A-selection. Although, of course, he was not yet tested against really strong opponents. Read more »
GAMES In the match between Mexico and Honduras, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Mexico, Cesar Huerta made his appearance in the 71st minute. The Gold Cup final will be played on July 7 between Mexico and the United States. Read more »
YOUTH Adjani Mujangi-Bia has signed a professional contract until 2028 with Anderlecht. The 15-year-old son of former footballer Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia is a defensive midfielder and has played for Anderlecht since 2020. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht wants to bring back former player Camara. So write Sacha Tavolieri and Het Nieuwsblad. Talks with Standard about the offensive flank defender are progressing well. Purple White would pay 4 to 5 million euros for the Neerpede product who left for free two years ago. Read more »
TRANSFERS Noah Sadiki moved in the past for a small amount to Union which is now about to collect some 17 million for the player. Sadiki is in fact moving to Sunderland. Anderlecht would still get a piece of the action though, namely 10 percent on the added value and a training fee. This way, Anderlecht can still add around 2 million to their bank account. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht ended its second friendly game with a 2-2 draw against the Cypriot AEK Larnaca. Anderlecht led 2-0, but had to concede two goals in the end. The equalizer fell in the added time.
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TRANSFERS SS Lazio is keeping a close eye on the Jan-Carlo Simic situation. However, before they can make a bid, they need to sell some players. But Italian sources indicate that Simic is considered an excellent reinforcement for the club. Earlier, Atalanta also showed interest. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In a recent episode of the Koolcast Sport, Romelu Lukaku highlighted his strong bond with RSC Anderlecht. The footballer expressed his gratitude for the support he received following the death of his grandfather, a profound event in his youth. Lukaku stated, "Anderlecht saved my life," stressing that their help went beyond football. Lukaku, who joined Anderlecht at the age of 14, lost his grandmother before and describes his grandfather as his "hero." Read more »
OTHER The clubs Francs Borains, Lokeren and Seraing have filed a complaint with the Belgian Competition Authority. They mainly dispute the clamping down on the number of promising teams in the Challenger Pro League and the lack of relegation for Jong Genk. The Authority expects a decision by July 25, which is not expected to affect the start of the new season. The Pro League is counting on a normal start of the league. Read more »
OTHER The Board of Directors of RSC Anderlecht held a meeting on Tuesday evening, which had been planned for some time. During this meeting, chairman Wouter Vandenhaute was present, while owner Marc Coucke was represented by his right-hand man. A previously announced capital increase of 14 million euros will not be implemented. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors approved a bridge financing, giving Olivier Renard more room on the transfer market. Read more »
1B - OTHER Although the temporary stand has to be demolished, Deinze's stadium would still remain suitable for 1B. So report Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure. So the RSCA Futures do not have to find a new home. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In an interview with La Dernière Heure, Kjell Peersman admits he is interested in Anderlecht. "Whether my father is pushing me towards purple and white? No, he tells me to do what I feel good about," said the goalkeeper, who feels ready for a step up. Read more »
TRANSFERS Thomas Kaminski will not return to Anderlecht this summer. The goalkeeper signed a three-year contract with Charlton Athletic today. Kaminski was recently mentioned at Anderlecht, but only in the event of Colin Coosemans' departure was he an option. Read more »
GAMES Ticket sales have started for the first European home match of the 2025-2026 season. Anderlecht will take on Spartak Trnava or BK Häcken on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. at Lotto Park. It is important to note that certain parts of the upper stands (sections E11 to S13) will be closed due to a UEFA sanction. Tickets can be bought via the official ticketing shop. Read more »
TRANSFERS As had been announced here and there, Anderlecht has made the transfer of midfielder Enric Llansana (24) official. The midfielder with Spanish and Dutch nationality signed a contract until 2029. Read more »
OTHER Charly Musonda Jr. is quitting football at the age of 28. Musonda Jr. was considered a top Anderlecht talent for years, but left Anderlecht for Chelsea at the age of 15. Due to numerous serious injuries, he barely played 45 games at the highest level. Read more »
OTHER The ties remained intact even after more than a decade. Take a look at Besnik Hasi and his new assistant, Lucas Biglia. In 2013, the Kosovar played a crucial role in Biglia's transfer to Lazio and ‘Il Principito' never forgot it. That is why the Argentine immediately packed his bags after Besnik Hasi's phone call. Read more »
TRANSFERS Jan-Carlo Simic has attracted the attention of Atalanta. The northern Italian club is said to be preparing a bid, TuttoMercatoWeb knows. Simic, of course, is no stranger to Italy with his past at Milan. Wild stories are circulating about the transfer price, but a realistic estimate is probably 8 to 10 million, which should be feasible for the club from Bergamo. Read more »
TRANSFERS English journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Anderlecht, like Club Brugge, would be interested in Ethan Williams. The 19-year-old Williams is a winger who is under contract with Manchester United. Read more »
1B - OTHER Following a ruling by the Council of State, the temporary stand at the Deinze stadium will have to be torn down. This is bad news for the RSCA Futures, who would play their home games there next season. Because without that grandstand, the stadium does not meet the requirements for 1B. Read more »
TRANSFERS Lindon Selahi, who spent his youth training at RSCA, will not return to the club. Instead, he will leave Rijeka and make the move to Widzew Łódź in Poland. Selahi has signed a three-year contract, with the option for an additional year. The player is expected in Poland today to complete his transfer and will wear the shirt number 18. Read more »
GAMES Canada and Anderlecht-player Nathan Saliba have been surprisingly eliminated at the Gold Cup. In the quarterfinals, the North American country was eliminated by Guatemala after penalty kicks following a 1-1 final score. Saliba successfully converted one of Canada's penalty kicks. Read more »
TRANSFERS With Enric Llansana, Anderlecht has all but secured its next transfered. According to Sacha Tavolieri, he will sign for four years. Who this relatively unknown footballer? A brief introduction. Read more »
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