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 31-08-2024 

Fredberg: ‘Interesting mix of opponents’

Fredberg: ‘Interesting mix of opponents’

OTHER In between all the transfer talks, Jesper Fredberg naturally followed the Europa League draw yesterday afternoon. ‘From this draw I conclude that we can definitely play our part in this Europa League,' Fredberg said. ‘We will start every match with healthy ambitions.' Read more »

Official: Colassin to Beerschot

Official: Colassin to Beerschot

TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Beerschot have just announced the transfer of Antoine Colassin. ‘The club hopes his arrival will increase competition up front,' the Beerschot website reads. For how long Colassin signs, the Antwerp club did not mention. Read more »

Fredberg inquires about Mvumpa

Fredberg inquires about Mvumpa

TRANSFERS Today the transfer market closes in several major leagues. Anderlecht is hoping to take advantage of that. According to Sky Sports, Purple White are interested in Silas Katompa-Mvumpa, a Congolese winger from Stuttgart. Read more »

 30-08-2024 

Europa League draw

Europa League draw

OTHER At 1pm, the draw for the revamped Europa League took place. We followed it live here. Anderlecht will play against Porto (home), Slavia Prague (away), Ferencvaros (home), Real Sociedad (away), Ludogorets (home), Viktoria Plzen (away), Hoffenheim (home) and RFS (Latvia, away). It avoids some big clubs such as Manchester United and Roma and also does not have to make distant trips to, say, Qarabag. Read more »

Today medical tests Dendoncker

Today medical tests Dendoncker

TRANSFERS Leander Dendoncker (29) is on his way to Belgium to complete his switch to Anderlecht. Medical tests will follow today in Ghent. Negotiations with his current club are now progressing positively. He will leave Aston Villa on loan, but probably without an option to buy. Details on his salary are currently being finalized. Read more »

Poker for Christian Eriksen

Poker for Christian Eriksen

OTHER Anderlecht would not have given up on Christian Eriksen just yet. The transfer market in England closes today and it is possible that a Premier League club may still offer a solution for the Dane. In that case, purple and white are out of the running. If that doesn't happen, the odds get a whole lot better again.  Read more »

Aarhus becomes Arnstad's new club

Aarhus becomes Arnstad's new club

TRANSFERS Not Rapid Vienna or Glasgow Rangers, but Denmark's Aarhus will become Kristian Arnstad's new club. So reports Danish newspaper Tipsbladet. The Danish club would pay €2.1 million, bonuses included, for the Norwegian midfielder. Read more »

Norwegian solution for Ishaq?

Norwegian solution for Ishaq?

TRANSFERS You would almost forget, but Ishaq Abdulrazak is also still around at Anderlecht. He returned in July after a loan spell to Swedish side Häcken, but is completely sidelined at purple-white. A solution may now come from Norway. Read more »

Dendoncker agrees with transfer to Anderlecht

Dendoncker agrees with transfer to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are currently going full to bring Leander Dendoncker back to Brussels. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Dendoncker himself has given the green light for a transfer to Anderlecht. Purple and white now have to reach an agreement with Aston Villa. Read more »

Patris departure to STVV is getting closer

Patris departure to STVV is getting closer

OTHER Talks with STVV about a transfer of Louis Patris are progressing well, according to La Dernière Heure. The Limburgers want to rent Patris with an option to buy. NEC Nijmegen is also interested in a loan move for Patris, but they are not proposing an option to buy. Read more »

 29-08-2024 

‘If Jan returns, it has to be for whole season’

‘If Jan returns, it has to be for whole season’

OTHER It remains unclear exactly when Jan Vertonghen will make his return. Coach Brian Riemer told his press call this afternoon that things seem to be improving some days, but that Anderlecht does not want to rush anything. ‘We don't want to go for the short term. If he is ready, it has to be for the whole season,' Riemer said. Read more »

Kana out again with injury

Kana out again with injury

INJURIES Bad luck again for Marco Kana. The 22-year-old midfielder was in the squad for last week's match away to Dinamo Minsk, but he will not be there tonight. Brian Riemer told on his press conference yesterday that Kana is out with an injury. Read more »

Full house against Dinamo Minsk

Full house against Dinamo Minsk

OTHER All tickets for tonight's match against Dinamo Minsk are out the door. Anderlecht will therefore be able to count on maximum support from supporters to sideline the Belarusian club and qualify for the group stage of the Europa League. Read more »

Amuzu probably available tonight

Amuzu probably available tonight

INJURIES Francis Amuzu may make his comeback against Dinamo Minsk tonight. Amuzu fell out injured in the league. Serious injury was feared for a while, but it turned out to be not that serious. Amuzu is at least training again and will probably at least be on the bench tonight. Read more »


 28-08-2024 

Arnstad to Austria or Scotland

Arnstad to Austria or Scotland

OTHER Kristian Arnstad may leave for a limited fee at Anderlecht. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Rapid Wien are again pushing for a transfer and Arnstad himself is said to be keen on the transfer. Read more »

Will Patris choose NEC or STVV?

Will Patris choose NEC or STVV?

OTHER Things seem to be moving forward for Louis Patris. Het Nieuwsblad reports that NEC Nijmegen have made an offer for the defender. Sacha Tavolieri again talks that a personal agreement with STVV is very close. Read more »

Montegnies to Beerschot as well

Montegnies to Beerschot as well

TRANSFERS Beerschot is not only taking Antoine Colassin away from RSCA Futures, Lars Montegnies will also swap one purple and white for another. Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Montegnies came over from Kortrijk a year ago, but could never make his way through. Read more »

Anderlecht may forget Gouveia

Anderlecht may forget Gouveia

TRANSFERS In its search for a winger with impact, Anderlecht can forget Tiago Gouveia. Benfica were reluctant to let him leave due to Gouveia's good performances in recent matches, now he also suffered a serious injury. Read more »

No club made bid for Arnstad yet

No club made bid for Arnstad yet

TRANSFERS Kristian Arnstad may have his sights set on a departure, but no club has yet made a formal bid for the Norwegian. So reports transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Earlier this week, Tavolieri's colleague Fabrizio Romano reported that Anderlecht are asking €1.5 million for Arnstad. Read more »

 26-08-2024 

Interest in Nonge

Interest in Nonge

TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Antwerp have expressed interest in attracting Joseph Nonge. The defensive midfielder may leave Juventus. Hull City are also interested and have already reached an agreement with Juventus to rent him for a year. However, Nonge would prefer a return to Belgium. Read more »

 23-08-2024 

Riemer: ‘Finishing job now in Brussels’

Riemer: ‘Finishing job now in Brussels’

GAMES Satisfied with the victory, but realising that footballing needs to improve. Brian Riemer drew the logical conclusion after the game against Dinamo Minsk. ‘Of course I would have preferred to win 0-5, but sometimes you have to be satisfied with 0-1,' he said. Read more »

No league football for Anderlecht this weekend

No league football for Anderlecht this weekend

OTHER This weekend Anderlecht, like Gent and Cercle Brugge, will not have to play in the league. The three clubs will get a rest to prepare optimally for the return game in the European preliminary round. Anderlecht's match will be postponed until mid-September.
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 22-08-2024 

Anderlecht wins 1-3 in Mechelen

Anderlecht wins 1-3 in Mechelen

GAMES Anderlecht overcame a tough challenge in Mechelen with a 1-3 victory. Despite moments of difficulty, especially after conceding the 1-0 goal, Anderlecht managed to go into halftime with a 1-2 lead thanks to late goals from Augustinsson and Amuzu, both from corners. After the break, goalkeeper Coosemans kept Anderlecht in the game as Mechelen pushed forward. In the final minutes, Leoni calmly sealed the 1-3 win.  Read more »

Transfer Dorsch off

Transfer Dorsch off

TRANSFERS Nicolas Dorsch will not be coming to Anderlecht. German journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that his club Augsburg will not agree to a loan deal with an option to buy Read more »

Selection: Kana to join European trip

Selection: Kana to join European trip

GAMES Anderlecht have announced a selection of 20 players for tonight"s European match against Dinamo Minsk. The most notable name among them is that of Marco Kana. Kristian Arnstad, who appears to be on his way to Rapid Vienna, will also travel with them. Read more »

 21-08-2024 

Interest in Colassin

Interest in Colassin

TRANSFERS Both Beerschot and Charleroi are showing interest in Antoine Colassin (23), who no longer has a future at Purple & White. According to Gazet van Antwerpen, Beerschot is pushing for the arrival of the striker. Read more »

Soon offer for Valdimarsson?

Soon offer for Valdimarsson?

OTHER According to a number of domestic and foreign sources, Anderlecht is opening the hunt for the Icelandic Brentford goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson. Although Coosemans recently performed convincingly under the goal, the club is said to be preparing a bid for the Icelander. Read more »

Strain for Amuzu

Strain for Amuzu

INJURIES Francis Amuzu played against KV Mechelen on Saturday but sat down in the 60th minute due to a hamstring injury. An MRI scan on Sunday showed that the winger suffered a strain, which is less serious than feared. However, Amuzu will not be able to play against Dinamo Minsk on Thursday. The winger had also only just recovered from an ankle injury he sustained during a friendly match against Wolfsburg. Read more »

Jørgensen: ‘Happy to help team’

Jørgensen: ‘Happy to help team’

OTHER Mathias Jørgensen immediately made his debut for Anderlecht against KV Mechelen. He thanked with an assist for the opening goal. ‘I'm going to tell Augustinsson to leave the ball next time, because I think it went in,' laughed the Danish defender afterwards. Read more »

 19-08-2024 

Arnstad on his way to Austria

Arnstad on his way to Austria

TRANSFERS A solution seems to be in the making for Kristian Arnstad. Het Nieuwsblad reports that talks are underway with Rapid Vienna over a transfer for the young Norwegian. An Anderlecht-online contact at Rapid Wien confirms the imminent transfer. The Norwegian is even said to have already been in Vienna. At Anderlecht, there is already no place left for the midfielder. Read more »

Agreement with Niklas Dorsch

Agreement with Niklas Dorsch

TRANSFERS According to Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, Anderlecht have reached an agreement with Augsburg's German midfielder Niklas Dorsch (26). There is talk of a loan deal with an option to buy. The clubs are said to start negotiating later. Read more »

Vertonghen might be back again on Thursday

Vertonghen might be back again on Thursday

INJURIES There is a chance Jan Vertonghen could be back again on Thursday against Dinamo Minsk. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference this weekend. ‘Jan is doing well,' the coach said. ‘It is possible that he will return on Thursday, or a week later. Because we have to be careful.' Read more »


 18-08-2024 

Another (muscle) injury for Amuzu

Another (muscle) injury for Amuzu

INJURIES Anderlecht's Francis Amuzu suffered yet another injury setback yesterday against KV Mechelen. After nearly an hour of play, he felt a sharp pain in his thigh, forcing him to leave the match early. This comes after a previous season plagued by a pubalgia injury and a recent ankle injury during preseason. Despite these setbacks, Amuzu managed to score earlier in the match and made his first start after coming on as a substitute last week. Read more »

 16-08-2024 

Official: Jørgensen to Anderlecht

Official: Jørgensen to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS Anderlecht have recruited an additional defender with Mathias Jørgensen. The 34-year-old Dane signed a one-season contract. ‘Mathias is a leader, is aggressive, strong in duels and strong with his head, both offensively and defensively,' said CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg. Read more »

 14-08-2024 

Interest in young Kenyan defender

Interest in young Kenyan defender

TRANSFERS According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, Anderlecht have made a €3.5m bid for Collins Sichenje, a 20-year-old central defender from Vojvodina Novi Sad. However, the Serbian club wants more for Sichenje, who can actually barely produce any noble credentials. Read more »


 13-08-2024 

First loss of points from the season

First loss of points from the season

GAMES Anderlecht was unable to secure a third consecutive victory, settling for a 1-1 draw against OHL. The first half saw Anderlecht play solidly, with Dolberg missing a chance to make it 2-0 after his opening goal, before Maertens equalized just before halftime. Anderlecht struggled to make an impact in the second half, with OHL posing a threat and testing the Anderlecht defense, missing the leadership of Vertonghen. Read more »

Welsh defender on radar

Welsh defender on radar

TRANSFERS Fredberg is scouring almost the entire football world for reinforcements, according to rumours. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Anderlecht would be interested in Bournemouth's 26-year-old Chris Mepham. The right-footed central defender would be allowed to leave there. Read more »

 09-08-2024 

Spanish competition for Kamaté

Spanish competition for Kamaté

OTHER Anderlecht are not the only club looking to hire Issiaka Kamaté from Inter. Spanish second division side Mirandes are also keen to attract the player. Mirandes made Inter an offer to hire him. Moreover, it would already have an agreement with Kamaté himself. Read more »

Anderlecht remains top of the league

Anderlecht remains top of the league

GAMES Anderlecht maintains the maximum points after a 1-2 victory over Antwerp. They owe this largely to efficient finishing and a solid performance from goalie Colin Coosemans, as Antwerp undoubtedly had the most chances and attempts on goal. Anderlecht had two major opportunities and scored on both occasions, although Dolberg also hit the post. Ultimately, Majeed Ashimeru secured the win for Anderlecht ten minutes before the end, following goals from Dolberg and a first-half equalizer by Kerk. Read more »

Kamaté might be next transfer

Kamaté might be next transfer

TRANSFERS Possibly Anderlecht are knocking on Inter Milan's door for their next transfer. 20-year-old Frenchman Issiaka Kamaté is a flanker who could offer more options, especially after Hazard's injury. Amuzu is also out of contention for a while. Read more »

 08-08-2024 
 07-08-2024 
 05-08-2024 

Sardella: "I will fight for my place"

Sardella:

INTERVIEWS With Thomas Foket, Anderlecht attracted a competitor to be feared for Killian Sardella. The youngster responded against Antwerp with an assist for Kasper Dolberg, but he doesn't get it after his name. "That's not normal," he responded afterwards. Read more »

 03-08-2024 

Top Brazilian transfer for RSCA Futsal

Top Brazilian transfer for RSCA Futsal

OTHER Darlan Lopes, a Brazilian goalscorer, has made the move to RSCA Futsal. After a successful season at Nagoya Oceans in Japan, where he managed to score as many as 20 goals, he now opts for a new challenge in Belgium. His arrival is seen as an absolute top transfer with a view to participating in the Champions League. Manager Lieven Baert is therefore enthusiastic about the experience and quality Darlan brings with him. Read more »

Interest in Jerusun Rak Sakyi

Interest in Jerusun Rak Sakyi

TRANSFERS According to the English press, Anderlecht are showing interest in Crystal Palace's 21-year-old right winger Jerusun Rak Sakyi, who can also play as a left winger and an attacking midfielder. He was trained at Chelsea and Crystal Palace, but also played at Charlton on loan two seasons ago. Last season, he featured in 11 games, in which he scored four goals and gave an assist. Sakyi missed much of last season due to a hamstring injury (from November 2023 to the end of April 2024) and has five caps for England U20. Read more »

Official: Anderlecht announces Magnus Munck

Official: Anderlecht announces Magnus Munck

OTHER As expected, Anderlecht have officially announced the arrival of Danish midfielder Magnus Munck (19). Munck will be rented from FC Nordsjaelland, but there would also be an option to buy. As the message was posted on RSCA Neerpede, Munck will join the RSCA Futures to gain experience. Read more »

Anderlecht finds assistant in Denmark

Anderlecht finds assistant in Denmark

OTHER According to Danish website Tipsbladet, Anderlecht have found an assistant to assist Brian Riemer. It concerns Jan Michaelsen (53) who works at the Danish Football Association where he trained U21 and the women's U23. Read more »

 02-08-2024 

Diawara wants to return to Italy

Diawara wants to return to Italy

OTHER If it depends on Amadou Diawara, he will continue his career in Italy. So writes Italian journalist Nicolo Schira on Twitter. Diawara came to Anderlecht from AS Roma two years ago, but could never live up to expectations.  Read more »

Also agreement with Sevilla over Augustinsson

Also agreement with Sevilla over Augustinsson

OTHER Ludwig Augustinsson, who does not fit into Sevilla's plans, will in principle leave for Anderlecht. According to Spanish sources, purple-white are doing an excellent job. After all, the transfer would be 'free'. So no transfer fee, but a number of bonuses would be included in the deal for sporting achievements which, if achieved, will bring Sevilla extra income. Read more »

Lavia and Ojea soon to sign pro contract too

Lavia and Ojea soon to sign pro contract too

YOUTH No fewer than 16 youth players have signed a professional contract with Anderlecht since January. According to La Dernière Heure, two more will be added soon: Joakom Lavia and Noa Ojea. Both are 15 years old and among the best currently walking around Neerpede. Read more »

Perin signs with RSCA Futsal

Perin signs with RSCA Futsal

OTHER Lucas Perin, a 26-year-old Brazilian winger with an eye for goals, has signed a contract with RSC Anderlecht Futsal. He comes over from Cordoba, where he scored 17 goals last season. With his experience and scoring ability, much is expected of him at RSCA Futsal. Read more »

Anderlecht inquires about Carboni

Anderlecht inquires about Carboni

TRANSFERS According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, Anderlecht would show interest in Andrea Carboni (23) of Monza. This central defender played 21 games for his club last season and was a youth international of Italy. Read more »