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 31-08-2026 

Bremen seems to be snatching Ndiaye away from Schalke 04

Bremen seems to be snatching Ndiaye away from Schalke 04

OTHER A move by Moussa Ndiaye to the Bundesliga is getting closer, but Schalke 04 may not be his destination after all. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Werder Bremen have also entered the race and now appear to be the club most likely to reach an agreement with Anderlecht. Ndiaye has been trying for some time to convince Anderlecht to let him join Schalke, but the club where Youri Mulder is active cannot afford the requested transfer fee. Read more »

Verschueren sees opportunities for Anderlecht in the Europa League

Verschueren sees opportunities for Anderlecht in the Europa League

OTHER Anderlecht chairman Michael Verschueren is looking ahead to the Europa League league phase draw with confidence. The purple-and-white side were paired with the likes of Lyon, Marseille, Salzburg, Dinamo Zagreb, Sunderland and Hoffenheim. According to Verschueren, a place in the knockout rounds is within reach. “It's fantastic to be here with Anderlecht. Read more »

Union remains Anderlecht’s bogey team

Union remains Anderlecht’s bogey team

GAMES Despite the hope that had been pinned on a positive result, Anderlecht were beaten 3-0 without offering much resistance at Union. The revamped purple-and-white side were overpowered before the break in terms of physicality and intensity. Union scored twice in the closing stages of the first half. Anderlecht did create a few chances, but it was Union who struck again in the final stages of the match. Read more »

 29-08-2026 

Vitor Bruno praises Neerpede

Vitor Bruno praises Neerpede

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht secured a place in the Europa League league phase on Thursday evening without any trouble. After their 0-3 win in Kazakhstan, Kairat Almaty were also beaten 3-0 at Lotto Park. Coach Vitor Bruno was particularly impressed by the young talents from Neerpede. Seventeen-year-old Joshua Nga Kana was handed a start, while Noah Kajoni and Noa Ojea also got minutes. Read more »

Official: Mats Rits finds new club

Official: Mats Rits finds new club

TRANSFERS Mats Rits (33) has found a new club with Beerschot. The midfielder, whose contract at Anderlecht had expired, is returning to the club where he made his professional debut. Rits has signed a three-year deal with Beerschot. Read more »

 28-08-2026 

Anderlecht bids for Boubacar Traoré

Anderlecht bids for Boubacar Traoré

TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht have submitted an offer for Boubacar Traoré of Wolverhampton. Traoré, 24, is a French-Malian defensive midfielder. The player wants to join Anderlecht and talks are said to be at an advanced stage. Tavolieri believes that €4 million plus bonuses could be enough. Read more »

Europa League draw: two French teams and clash with De Cat

Europa League draw: two French teams and clash with De Cat

GAMES This afternoon, the Europa League draw took place. Anderlecht will play four home games: against Lyon, Salzburg, Sunderland and Hoffenheim. The four away games will take Anderlecht to Crete, Bialystok, Dinamo Zagreb and Marseille. The exact dates and order of play, will be announced later this weekend. Read more »

Nostalgic away shirt breaks sales records

Nostalgic away shirt breaks sales records

OTHER Anderlecht's white away shirt is proving hugely popular with supporters. In the club shop, they are flying off the shelves to such an extent that Adidas is currently scheduling a new delivery every week to meet demand. The evening of the season's first home match, the European clash with Hammarby, was a bumper day in the club shop. The white shirt, inspired by the jersey Anderlecht wore when it won its first European trophy in 1976, sold like hot cakes. Read more »

New victory propels Anderlecht into the Europa League

New victory propels Anderlecht into the Europa League

GAMES Anderlecht once again made light work of Kairat Almaty with a 3-0 win and will play in the Europa League group stage. When the score was still 0-0, Almaty came close to taking the lead, but after that Cvetkovic (from the spot), Sikan and Biancone converted three of the many chances Anderlecht fashioned on the night. The gala game many supporters had been hoping for did not materialise straight away. Anderlecht did not want to take any unnecessary risks and end up in a thriller, and Almaty looked a little better than they had last week. Read more »

Official: Huerta back to Mexico

Official: Huerta back to Mexico

TRANSFERS As expected, César Huerta's adventure at Anderlecht has come to an end. The Mexican winger has signed for his former club Pumas UNAM. Huerta joined Anderlecht in the winter of 2025 and made a promising start. His second season was almost entirely blighted by injury. Read more »


 27-08-2026 

“The qualification is not yet secured”

“The qualification is not yet secured”

GAMES Anderlecht will defend a comfortable 3-0 lead against Kairat Almaty at Lotto Park on Thursday evening. Yet Vítor Bruno does not want to hear any talk of a formality. The Portuguese coach is demanding the same sharpness as in the first leg. “Match mentality is non-negotiable,” Bruno stressed. Read more »

Cvetkovic: 'A transfer is not my concern'

Cvetkovic: 'A transfer is not my concern'

TRANSFERS Mihajlo Cvetkovic currently has just one objective: helping Anderlecht reach the Europa League league phase. The 19-year-old Serbian has been important for the Purple & White with two goals in five European matches and, by his own account, is not thinking about a move away. “I'm staying at Anderlecht,” Cvetkovic made clear at the press conference ahead of the return leg against Kairat Almaty. “Maybe there was interest from other clubs, but I'm not concerned with that. Read more »

Ladies with a slight lead heading to Rotterdam

Ladies with a slight lead heading to Rotterdam

DAMES Anderlecht's women's team beat Feyenoord 2-1 in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Europa Cup. If Anderlecht can get through this round, one final qualifying round will still follow. Anderlecht took an early lead through Sarah Wijnants, whom the purple-and-white side brought back to Belgium this summer. A quarter of an hour later, the visitors were shown a red card, making the script for Anderlecht look increasingly favourable. Read more »

Belkhdim mentioned as a reinforcement in midfield

Belkhdim mentioned as a reinforcement in midfield

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is keeping its eyes open for midfield reinforcements and is following the situation of Yassin Belkhdim. That is at least the rumour doing the rounds. The 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan central midfielder is currently under contract with French side Angers SCO until mid-2028, having established himself as a valued player there over the past few seasons. Purple and White, however, are not the only club interested in the Moroccan U23 international. Read more »

What do we still expect from the final week of the transfer window?

What do we still expect from the final week of the transfer window?

TRANSFERS One week before the summer transfer window closes, Anderlecht have not yet completely finished their mercato. Despite several attacking arrivals, the Brussels club still has important gaps to fill through the spine of the team. Nathan Saliba's departure means a replacement must be found. Purple and white are therefore still keen to bring in at least one profile capable of adding stability in midfield. Read more »

Anderlecht wants Garcia as Saliba’s replacement

Anderlecht wants Garcia as Saliba’s replacement

TRANSFERS Anderlecht have set their sights on Santiago Garcia of Gil Vicente as the man to replace Nathan Saliba. That is according to Sacha Tavolieri. According to the transfer journalist, Garcia has given the green light and talks at club level are well underway, but Gil Vicente are demanding a hefty transfer fee. The 24-year-old Garcia has been playing for Portuguese side Gil Vicente since the summer of 2024, where he made his breakthrough last season. Read more »

Official: Saliba to Villarreal

Official: Saliba to Villarreal

OTHER The official announcement did not take long to arrive. After just one year at Anderlecht, Nathan Saliba is leaving for Villarreal FC in Spain. The transfer is believed to be worth around 15 million euros, plus bonuses. Saliba arrived last year from Montreal for about 3 million euros and went on to play 50 matches for Anderlecht, scoring five goals and providing two assists. Read more »

 25-08-2026 

Bentayeb trains individually

Bentayeb trains individually

OTHER Anderlecht's new signing, Tawfik Bentayeb, is still working through an individual training programme for the time being. The Moroccan striker will have to wait a little longer before he can fully join the squad: his work permit application has not yet been completed. As long as the administrative formalities are not 100 per cent in order, he will remain outside the group. In any case, the Moroccan forward is not eligible to play in Thursday's Europa League return leg against Kairat Almaty. Read more »

 24-08-2026 

Official: Onia Seke extends until 2029

Official: Onia Seke extends until 2029

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Jayden Onia Seke, one of the promising young players in the first-team squad, has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2029. Onia Seke already caught the eye in Europe at the start of this season. Mauve depuis toujours. ??? Jayden Onia Seke (17) extends his contract with the purple-and-white. Read more »


 21-08-2026 

Official: Bentayeb signs for four seasons

Official: Bentayeb signs for four seasons

TRANSFERS As expected and planned: Tawfik Bentayeb (24) is set to bolster Anderlecht's attack. The Moroccan striker joins from Union Touarga Sportif and has signed a four-season contract. He will wear the number 21 shirt, which is currently worn by Cesar Huerta. Read more »

N'Diaye pushes for a move to Schalke

N'Diaye pushes for a move to Schalke

TRANSFERS Moussa N'Diaye did not play against Kairat Almaty. Officially, he was not 100 per cent fit, but there may be more to it than that. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the left-back is keen to return to Schalke 04 and is applying the necessary pressure to make a move possible. Read more »

Saliba punished, N'Diaye not quite fit

Saliba punished, N'Diaye not quite fit

GAMES Transfer issues were not, after all, the (only) reason for the absence of Nathan Saliba and Moussa N'Diaye yesterday against Kairat Almaty. Het Nieuwsblad has learnt that Saliba was left out of the squad for disciplinary reasons. He had taken out his smartphone during the team meeting. Read more »

Stroeykens too expensive for Werder Bremen

Stroeykens too expensive for Werder Bremen

TRANSFERS A transfer of Mario Stroeykens to Werder Bremen is not yet a done deal. According to *Bild*, the asking price of 6 million euros (plus bonuses) is too high for the German club. Werder are now reportedly considering whether a loan move might be possible. Read more »

Huerta loses his shirt number to Bentayeb

Huerta loses his shirt number to Bentayeb

TRANSFERS César Huerta's time at Anderlecht appears to be coming to an end. If the reports by transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri are correct, the Mexican will lose his number 21 shirt to new signing Tawfik Bentayeb. The question now is what will happen to Huerta. Read more »

Saliba set to join Villarreal

Saliba set to join Villarreal

TRANSFERS Anderlecht are in danger of losing Nathan Saliba to Villarreal. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Spanish club have made an offer of more than 15 million euros for the midfielder. Saliba is very keen to join Villarreal. Read more »

 20-08-2026 

Bentayeb on his way to Belgium for medical tests

Bentayeb on his way to Belgium for medical tests

TRANSFERS If he passes his medical tests, Anderlecht will announce Tawfik Bentayeb as their sixth summer signing tomorrow. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the work permit is in order and that the Moroccan is currently on his way to Belgium. Medical tests are scheduled for tomorrow morning. If those go well, he will then sign a four-year contract with the Mauves. Read more »

Anderlecht coast to a 0-3 win

Anderlecht coast to a 0-3 win

GAMES The door to the Europa League is wide open for Anderlecht. Without ever having to floor the accelerator, a solid Anderlecht cruised to an easy 0-3 win against a weak Almaty side. Of course, this must not be allowed to go wrong at Lotto Park now. After barely two minutes, Anderlecht were already ahead again, just as they had been in Hammarby and against PAOK. Read more »

German club wants Stroeykens

German club wants Stroeykens

TRANSFERS According to the German news channel N-TV, Werder Bremen are showing interest in Mario Stroeykens. A video call between the two parties is reportedly due to take place shortly. This is good news for Stroeykens, as he no longer has a future at Anderlecht. Read more »

 19-08-2026 

Calodat: New lead on the left

Calodat: New lead on the left

TRANSFERS According to Sébastien Denis of Footmercato, Anderlecht are keeping tabs on Lucas Calodat. Calodat is a 24-year-old left-back at Le Mans. Anderlecht appear to have enough wide players for the time being, but at the back their options are limited and some players could still leave. Caladat is therefore an option to strengthen the left-back position. Read more »

Squad for Kairat Almaty

Squad for Kairat Almaty

OTHER Anderlecht have announced their squad for the long trip to Kazakhstan, where they face Kairat Almaty on Thursday at 5 p.m. Notably, new signing Martin Winkler is already included in the squad. There is still no sign of Stroeykens or Huerta. Goalkeepers: Coosemans, Heekeren, Seghers Defenders: Maamar, Biancone, Pétrot, Augustinsson, N'Diaye, Keita, Barry, Vroninks Midfielders: Kana, Llansana, Ambros, Saliba, Kalonji, Degreef, Nga Kana Forwards: Sikan, Cvetkovic, Antman, Winkler, Onia Seke, Ojea, Bertaccini Read more »


 18-08-2026 

Anderlecht and Dundee stubbornly stick to their position

Anderlecht and Dundee stubbornly stick to their position

TRANSFERS The transfer of Will Ferry from Dundee United to Anderlecht is still not done. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri writes today that Dundee are stubbornly sticking to their asking price. Anderlecht, for their part, do not want to go above €2.5 million with their bid. Talks between Dundee and Anderlecht are continuing, Tavolieri said. Read more »

Official: Winkler strengthens Anderlecht

Official: Winkler strengthens Anderlecht

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has strengthened its attacking ranks with the arrival of Marten Winkler. The 23-year-old German joins from Hertha BSC and has committed his future to the Brussels club for four seasons. Winkler, a left-footed player who usually operates from the right flank, is known for his explosiveness, agility and versatility up front. He came through the youth ranks in Berlin and, after a spell at Waldhof Mannheim, broke through in Hertha's first team. Read more »

Vitor Bruno refuses to dramatize

Vitor Bruno refuses to dramatize

OTHER After the defeat in Beveren, Vitor Bruno made no excuses in front of DAZN's cameras: for him, the difference lay in the decisive areas. He refuses to draw exaggerated conclusions from this loss: “Why are we losing? Because they score and we don't.” The Portuguese coach knew it was going to be a difficult game, one of those nights when efficiency matters above all else. Anderlecht had several chances, but failed to convert them. Read more »

Anderlecht lose at Beveren

Anderlecht lose at Beveren

GAMES Anderlecht have already suffered their first league defeat at SK Beveren. A rather lacklustre purple-and-white side lost 1-0 and showed too little attacking sharpness to wipe out an early deficit. It means Anderlecht are already dropping costly points this early in the season. Europe is currently going well for Anderlecht, but in the league the engine is still spluttering badly. Read more »

Agreement with Bentayeb would be near

Agreement with Bentayeb would be near

OTHER According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has reached an agreement for the transfer of forward Tawfik Bentayeb. A club-to-club deal is also said to be in place with his side, Union Sportive Touarga. Bentayeb is still waiting for his work permit before he can get started in Belgium. Bentayeb is a familiar face for Sibierski, who brought him to Troyes on loan. Read more »

RSCA Futures lose due to video challenge

RSCA Futures lose due to video challenge

1B - GAMES RSCA Futures lost 2-1 at Patro Eisden. The Futures had long been in with a chance of victory, as they were leading 0-1 until the hour mark. After that, Eisden were awarded two penalties, both of which were converted, the second after a video challenge by the home side. The revamped Futures put in a decent performance against an experienced and physically strong opponent, including Stef Peeters and Nainggolan in the line-up. Read more »

Galatasaray to submit bid for Cvetkovic

Galatasaray to submit bid for Cvetkovic

TRANSFERS According to Turkish sources, Galatasaray are said to be interested in Cvetkovic. The Istanbul club is even reported to have made an offer. The Purple & White are currently not inclined to sell the striker, unless an offer that is impossible to turn down is put on the table. Read more »

 15-08-2026 
 14-08-2026 

Anderlecht departs for Kazakhstan on Monday already

Anderlecht departs for Kazakhstan on Monday already

GAMES - OTHER Anderlecht wants to leave nothing to chance ahead of the crucial trip to Kairat Almaty, the final hurdle on the road to the Europa League group stage. Coach Vitor Bruno has decided to bring the journey forward: the purple and whites will already depart for Kazakhstan on Monday. The trip will be a long one, with a 9.5-hour flight to Almaty, and the team will have to adjust to a three-hour time difference with Belgium. By arriving several days before the match, Anderlecht hopes to give its players the time they need to acclimatise. Read more »

Official: Verschaeren signs for Sampdoria

Official: Verschaeren signs for Sampdoria

TRANSFERS Yari Verschaeren has found his new club. The attacking midfielder, who had been a free agent after his contract with Anderlecht expired in June, has signed a three-year deal with Sampdoria Genoa. In Italy, he will run into a few familiar faces. At Sampdoria, Jesper Fredberg is sporting director. Read more »


 13-08-2026 

Ejuke will stay with Sevilla

Ejuke will stay with Sevilla

OTHER The potential transfer of Chidera Ejuke to RSC Anderlecht appears to be definitively off the table. While several sources had previously reported that the Purple & White had made an official offer for the Nigerian winger, Soccernet now reports that talks between all parties have come to nothing. Read more »

Preview: RSCA - PAOK

Preview: RSCA - PAOK

GAMES RSC Anderlecht faces PAOK on Thursday at 8.30 pm in the second leg of the Europa League. The Purple and White won the first leg 0-1, so avoiding defeat will be enough to secure qualification. Anderlecht still cannot call on Killian Sardella, Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey, who are injured. Cedric Hatenboer appears to have recovered from his injury, but is likely not to make the squad. Read more »

Sikan: 'Maybe I’ll get to take a free kick again'

Sikan: 'Maybe I’ll get to take a free kick again'

INTERVIEWS Danylo Sikan has not had the easiest time since arriving at Anderlecht. The Ukrainian striker joined last winter from Trabzonspor for around four million euros, but a injury and adductor surgery made it difficult for him to leave his mark. This summer, however, Sikan finally seems to be hitting his stride. The 25-year-old striker started in all three European qualifying rounds and found the net in both matches against Hammarby. Read more »

Bruno clear on Lukaku

Bruno clear on Lukaku

OTHER Romelu Lukaku's return to Anderlecht remains a dream for many fans, but a comeback this summer was never on the table. Coach Vítor Bruno made that clear once again at his press conference ahead of the match against PAOK. Read more »

We’re only halfway there

We’re only halfway there

GAMES Anderlecht can take a major step toward European football until at least December against PAOK. After their 0-1 win in Greece, a draw at Lotto Park is enough to secure qualification. Still, coach Vítor Bruno is keeping his feet on the ground. “It is only half the job. Read more »

Three absentees at Anderlecht

Three absentees at Anderlecht

INJURIES Anderlecht completed its final training session on Wednesday at Neerpede in the buildup to the crucial second leg against PAOK. On Thursday, the Purple and White will defend a 1-0 lead from the first leg in the third qualifying round of the Europa League at Lotto Park. Coach Vitor Bruno will be without the long-term injured Camara, Hey and Sardella for the match. The rest of the squad is fit and available for the important European tie. Read more »

The Vítor Bruno method

The Vítor Bruno method

OTHER Since his arrival, Vitor Bruno has turned his substitutes into a strategic, mental and collective lever. That evolution is visible in the results, but above all in the internal dynamic of the dressing room. In recent weeks, several players have helped turn matches around with their cameos. How does Bruno manage his squad? Read more »

Van Goethem signs with RSCA Women through 2029

Van Goethem signs with RSCA Women through 2029

DAMES Hannah Van Goethem, 16, joins RSC Anderlecht Women on a contract through 2029. She comes over from SK Beveren, where she played at the highest youth and elite levels for ten years. She will immediately join the Purple & White's first team. The right-footed player is a member of the Red Flames' national youth teams. Read more »

Europe: next match in Kazakhstan or Norway

Europe: next match in Kazakhstan or Norway

GAMES Anderlecht now know the two possible opponents in the next round of the European qualifiers. If the Purple and White knock out PAOK on Thursday, they will face Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in the final qualifying round. If Anderlecht lose, they will meet Brann Bergen in the Conference League. Kairat Almaty were eliminated by Levski Sofia in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Read more »

 12-08-2026 

Verschaeren chooses an adventure in Serie B

Verschaeren chooses an adventure in Serie B

TRANSFERS It looks as though Yari Verschaeren is set to follow in Dennis Praet's footsteps. According to Sacha Tavolieri, the midfielder, who is now a free agent after his contract with Anderlecht expired in June, has decided to continue his career at Sampdoria. Sampdoria finished 13th in Serie B last season. At the former Italian powerhouse, Jesper Fredberg has been working as sporting director since July last year. Read more »

Interest in Ejuke, but no offer yet

Interest in Ejuke, but no offer yet

TRANSFERS Chidera Ejuke's name has been popping up more and more often in the corridors around Lotto Park of late. The Nigerian winger is allowed to leave Sevilla FC this summer, and in Spain, RSC Anderlecht has long been mentioned as one of the possible destinations to relaunch his career. A move, however, does not appear imminent just yet. According to La Dernière Heure, Anderlecht's interest has so far not been turned into any official or concrete offer. Read more »

EC: RSCA Women vs. Feyenoord

EC: RSCA Women vs. Feyenoord

DAMES The purple-and-white women's team must try to get past Feyenoord in the first qualifying round of the European Cup. The first leg will be played on Belgian soil on August 26. The second leg will follow a week later in the Netherlands. Last year, Anderlecht advanced to the main tournament. Read more »

RSCA Futsal wins opening preseason game

RSCA Futsal wins opening preseason game

OTHER RSCA Futsal kicked off its preseason with a 5-4 victory over Paris Acasa. Edu, Gomes, Fabinho, Pedala, and Dillien scored the goals at the indoor arena in Roosdaal. Next weekend, Anderlecht will participate in a tournament in Spain at the home field of Viña Albali Valdepeñas, a club in the Spanish first division. Read more »

Anderlecht went to great lengths to keep De Cat

Anderlecht went to great lengths to keep De Cat

OTHER Anderlecht did indeed make earnest efforts to persuade Nathan De Cat to extend his contract. Het Laatste Nieuws reports today that the Purple & White tabled an improved contract offer on three occasions. The midfielder, however, did not take the bait and chose to continue his development abroad. So far, De Cat appears to have made a good choice with Hoffenheim. Read more »

Verboomen to referee the game against Beveren

Verboomen to referee the game against Beveren

GAMES Nathan Verboomen has been appointed to referee the Beveren vs. Anderlecht match. He will be assisted by linesmen Mathias Hillaert and Maarten Toeback. Anthony Letellier will serve as the fourth official. The Beveren vs. RSCA match kicks off on Sunday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. Read more »

 11-08-2026 

Algerian full-back Hamidi as a possible reinforcement?

Algerian full-back Hamidi as a possible reinforcement?

TRANSFERS Mohamed Réda Hamidi, a 25-year-old Algerian right-back, is attracting interest in Europe. Hamidi has been impressing at JS Kabylie, where he remains under contract until 2029. His quality delivery and defensive reliability have caught the eye of several European clubs. According to various sources, Anderlecht, Las Palmas and a Portuguese club, whose name was not disclosed, have all shown interest. Read more »

Official: Koité to RSCA Futures

Official: Koité to RSCA Futures

1B - TRANSFERS Anderlecht have signed 22-year-old left-back Cheikh Koité. He has put pen to paper on a two-season deal with an option for an additional season and will join RSCA Futures. Koité arrives from Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 (FBBP 01), a club competing in the third tier of French football. Koité moved to France last summer, where he made 31 appearances for Bourg. Read more »

Former player Ure on his way to Sevilla

Former player Ure on his way to Sevilla

TRANSFERS According to multiple sources, former Anderlecht forward Robbie Ure is well on his way to making the move from Sirius to Sevilla. The transfer is reportedly worth 9.2 million. Ure is currently the top scorer in the Swedish league and has already scored 20 goals in 20 games this season. His team is therefore comfortably in the lead in Sweden. Read more »

Degreef is happy for Bertaccini

Degreef is happy for Bertaccini

OTHER After the match against La Louvière, Tristan Degreef expressed satisfaction with Anderlecht's performance. He felt the Purple & Whites were the better team compared to their opponents from Hainaut, creating numerous chances, though for a long time they lacked that final touch to make the difference. Ultimately, Anderlecht fell behind, forcing them to go all out to turn the score around: “We knew we'd make it hard on ourselves by not scoring early.” Read more »

Offensive reinforcement on the way

Offensive reinforcement on the way

INTERVIEWS In an interview with DAZN shortly before kickoff of the home game against La Louvière, Anderlecht CEO Kenneth Bornauw confirmed that, “in principle,” additional offensive reinforcements are on the way before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more »

Bruno: ‘I want to keep my team intact’

Bruno: ‘I want to keep my team intact’

TRANSFERS Vitor Bruno wanted to substitute Joshua Nga Kana when he scored the equalizer against La Louvière. He admitted that sometimes you also need a little luck. The Anderlecht coach acknowledged that it wasn't an easy game, with too little presence in the opponent's box. “We did everything we could in the second half to win this match,” he added. Read more »

Italian referees for RSCA vs. PAOK

Italian referees for RSCA vs. PAOK

GAMES UEFA has appointed an Italian refereeing crew to oversee Thursday's European match at Lotto Park. The Anderlecht–PAOK match will be officiated by Simone Sozza, who will serve as the head referee. The Purple & Whites enter this second leg with a one-goal lead, following their 0-1 victory in Thessaloniki. Read more »

Nga Kana: ‘I'm proud of my performance’

Nga Kana: ‘I'm proud of my performance’

Joshua Nga Kana was happy to have scored the equalizer for the Purple & White against La Louvière. When he was substituted, he was also proud of the applause he received from the crowd. He also noted that Ali Mamaar's assist was top-notch. According to the young Anderlecht player, the match was tough, but “we clearly had the upper hand,” he said. Read more »

Kanaté takes a draw with Kaiserslautern

Kanaté takes a draw with Kaiserslautern

GAMES Ibrahim Kanaté is on loan to Kaiserslautern this season with an option to buy. He came on as a substitute against Wolfsburg in the 66th minute. There were no goals in that match; it ended 0-0. It was the first matchday of the German second division. Read more »

 10-08-2026 

Bruno organizes training session after the match

Bruno organizes training session after the match

GAMES Yesterday, after the match, a strange scene unfolded on the pitch at Lotto Park. Under Bruno's direction, the substitutes, bench players and unused squad members completed a full training session there. It is not unusual for players who have seen little or no action to do a bit of sprint work on the pitch to clock up their high-intensity runs, but Bruno went a step further. The pitch was turned into a training ground, and they worked through a match simulation that even involved match-winner Bertaccini. Read more »

Anderlecht struggle to victory

Anderlecht struggle to victory

GAMES Anderlecht edged past La Louvière 2-1 at the death. Bertaccini struck in stoppage time to send the purple and white to victory after they had fallen behind early in the second half. Nga Kana levelled the score against 10 men, but it took until the very last moment for the Lotto Park to truly erupt. It was a deserved, but extremely hard-fought win for Anderlecht. Read more »

 09-08-2026 

Official: Noa Ojea extends contract

Official: Noa Ojea extends contract

TRANSFERS Noa Ojea Cobiella (16) has extended his contract with Anderlecht by three years. He is an attacking midfielder who has already been included in the matchday squad on several occasions this season. He is also officially part of the first-team squad this season. Cobiella turns 17 on Monday. Read more »

Tajaouart not allowed to play against Anderlecht

Tajaouart not allowed to play against Anderlecht

TRANSFERS Anas Tajaouart is being loaned to La Louvière with an option to buy, but he will not be able to play against Anderlecht on Sunday. According to the press, his contract includes clauses preventing him from facing the Purple & White. The club is determined to avoid a scenario like the one involving Goto at all costs. Read more »

Pro League says no Monday night football for now

Pro League says no Monday night football for now

OTHER After their European upset at PAOK Salonika, Anderlecht already face another task on Sunday. According to coach Vitor Bruno, that short recovery time is not ideal. The Portuguese manager is therefore calling for a debate about matches on Monday evenings. The Pro League, however, sees little point in that for now. Read more »

Preview: Anderlecht - La Louvière

Preview: Anderlecht - La Louvière

GAMES Anderlecht have made a good start in Europe, but now they also need to turn their full attention to the league. Under the old format, every game is worth the same number of points, and so dropping points at home — with all due respect — against La Louvière is absolutely out of the question. There is still just under a month left in the transfer window, so it is extremely important to lose as few points as possible in the opening matches. Anderlecht's start to the season could have been much tougher, so in theory a strong start is within reach. Read more »

Anderlecht’s Fastest-Ever Goal

Anderlecht’s Fastest-Ever Goal

OTHER The goal scored by Mihajlo Cvetkovi? after 16 seconds against PAOK on Wednesday evening is, according to Anderlecht's official Facebook page, the fastest goal ever scored by the Purple and White in an official match. That means it is not limited to European football, but also includes league and Belgian Cup matches. Read more »

 08-08-2026 

Official: Boussaid joins the Futures

Official: Boussaid joins the Futures

1B - TRANSFERS Algerian winger Willsem Boussaid (20) has signed a two-year contract, with an option for a third season, with RSCA Futures. Boussaid, who operates on the right flank, arrives from LB Châteauroux. His transfer had been in the air for some time. LB Châteauroux are a French National 1 club, which is more or less the bridge in France between the professional and amateur divisions. Read more »

 07-08-2026 

Full house for Anderlecht's league opener

Full house for Anderlecht's league opener

GAMES RSC Anderlecht can count on a lively, fully packed Lotto Park on Sunday for the first home match of the new Jupiler Pro League season. All regular tickets for the league opener against RAAL La Louvière have sold out, meaning the mauve-and-white side will play in front of a full house. Supporters who missed out on a ticket still have one last chance to attend the match. Through the official resale platform, any seats that become available can be offered and purchased again. Read more »

RSCA asks for information on Lukaku

RSCA asks for information on Lukaku

TRANSFERS According to the Italian press, RSCA has sounded out information about a possible transfer for Romelu Lukaku. For the time being, it concerns only an exploratory round of inquiries, with nothing concrete on the table yet. Atlanta and Beşiktaş have also already asked about the striker, although the player himself would prefer to remain in Europe. Napoli are not keen on a one-year loan deal for the Belgian forward. Read more »

Antwerp closely monitors Verschaeren’s situation

Antwerp closely monitors Verschaeren’s situation

TRANSFERS Royal Antwerp FC are closely monitoring Yari Verschaeren's situation. The Belgian attacking midfielder is a free player and therefore an interesting opportunity on the market. For Antwerp, which is handling its transfer budget with caution, Verschaeren could be an attractive addition. Since no transfer fee would be required, a possible move would fit neatly within the club's financial framework. Read more »

Stroeykens’ departure keeps dragging on: Anderlecht looks for an exit

Stroeykens’ departure keeps dragging on: Anderlecht looks for an exit

TRANSFERS Mario Stroeykens did not travel to Greece for the Europa League clash with PAOK. The 21-year-old midfielder is nursing a minor injury and is being left out as a precaution. His absence, however, changes little about his current situation, as he also appears unlikely to play a prominent role on sporting grounds for the time being. The Neerpede player had hoped to seal a transfer this summer and begin pre-season with a new club. Read more »

Coosemans praises mentality

Coosemans praises mentality

INTERVIEWS After a fine 0-1 win at PAOK, Colin Coosemans was a satisfied man. The goalkeeper saw his team hold firm in a particularly difficult away match and above all highlighted Anderlecht's mental resilience. “PAOK is a strong opponent and the atmosphere in this stadium is impressive. So this is an excellent result,” Coosemans said afterwards. Read more »

Bruno: 'We need to think about Monday matches'

Bruno: 'We need to think about Monday matches'

INTERVIEWS Following Anderlecht's impressive 0-1 win against PAOK, the Brussels club immediately turns its attention to Sunday's league clash with La Louvière. According to coach Vitor Bruno, however, that fixture comes too soon after the European tie. The Portuguese therefore believes Belgian football should consider adjusting the calendar. Bruno pointed out that his team has less than three days to prepare for its next match. Read more »

Early goal and Coosemans hand Anderlecht the victory

Early goal and Coosemans hand Anderlecht the victory

GAMES Anderlecht secured a good position by winning 0-1 away at PAOK. The key moments were a lightning-fast goal by Cvetkovic (after sixteen seconds!) and a penalty save by Coosemans before halftime. PAOK had constant possession, but Anderlecht played in an organized manner and held firm. Read more »

 06-08-2026 

Ferry Transfer Nearly Complete

Ferry Transfer Nearly Complete

TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is very close to signing Will Ferry, a left back from Dundee United. The transfer specialist reports that talks with Dundee are well advanced and that the player himself has already given his approval. The transfer fee is said to be around 2.5 million euros, including bonuses. Read more »

Ferry Transfer Nearly Complete

Ferry Transfer Nearly Complete

TRANSFERS According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is very close to signing Will Ferry, a left back from Dundee United. The transfer specialist reports that talks with Dundee are well advanced and that the player himself has already given his approval. The transfer fee is said to be around 2.5 million euros, including bonuses. Read more »

Anderlecht Honors Greek PAOK Victims

Anderlecht Honors Greek PAOK Victims

OTHER Anderlecht fans laid a wreath at a statue commemorating deceased PAOK fans. In late January, seven Greek fans died in a bus accident in Romania while traveling to PAOK’s away game in Lyon for the Europa League. Read more »

Anderlecht Heads to PAOK with Confidence and Ambition

Anderlecht Heads to PAOK with Confidence and Ambition

INTERVIEWS Following their successful match against Hammarby, Anderlecht faces a new European challenge on Thursday evening. In the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League, the Purple & Whites will take on PAOK in Thessaloniki. Although the Brussels-based team considers the Greeks to be the favorites, the squad is traveling with clear ambitions. Read more »

PAOK has more experience

PAOK has more experience

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht faces a tough challenge on Thursday evening at Toumba Stadium, where PAOK is the opponent. Coach Vitor Bruno is keeping expectations in check, despite the convincing performance against Hammarby. Read more »

Antman ready for debut

Antman ready for debut

GAMES Anderlecht will once again have to do without several key players in the first leg against PAOK. Hey, Sardella, and Camara still haven't recovered from their injuries. Stroeykens and Hatenboer are also not part of the roster. Read more »

Who is Lukas Ambros

Who is Lukas Ambros

TRANSFERS Ambros is the tenth Czech player to wear the Anderlecht jersey. His move to Brussels happened in a flash after sporting director Antoine Sibierski contacted him during a training camp with his then-club, Górnik Zabrze. Within a few days, a deal was on the table. Although Standard had also shown interest, Ambros didn't hesitate for a moment. For him, Anderlecht was the logical choice. Read more »

From Youth Tournaments to European Nights

From Youth Tournaments to European Nights

YOUTH Jayden Onia Seke is off to a lightning-fast start in his professional career. The barely 17-year-old winger for Anderlecht could be playing in his third match at the highest level as early as Thursday in the Europa League. His rapid development has surprised many, though the Purple & White's youth scouts recognized his exceptional talent at a very young age.
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Former Coaches See Top-Level Talent

Former Coaches See Top-Level Talent

INTERVIEWS The fact that Jayden Onia Seke possesses exceptional qualities comes as no surprise to his former coaches and teammates. Even at a young age, the 17-year-old forward impressed with his boldness, technical skill, and game intelligence. Read more »

 05-08-2026 

Njie Has Become Too Expensive for RSCA

Njie Has Become Too Expensive for RSCA

TRANSFERS According to Italian sources, Torino has rejected an offer of 10 million euros for Alieu Njie, plus bonuses that could total up to 7 million euros. The proposal came from Crystal Palace, but the Italian club wants to keep its player. Torino had previously turned down a much lower offer from RSCA as well.  Read more »

Zavier Gozo Is Off the Transfer List

Zavier Gozo Is Off the Transfer List

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht had shown interest in Zavier Gozo, a right winger for Real Salt Lake City. The 19-year-old is valued at six million euros. However, the player appears to be headed to Crystal Palace, which is close to reaching an agreement. The London club will still have to fend off competition from Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid. Read more »

A European showdown that will shape Sibierski’s strategic decisions

A European showdown that will shape Sibierski’s strategic decisions

OTHER In Thessaloniki this Thursday evening, Anderlecht is playing for much more than just a spot in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. The trip to PAOK promises to be a pivotal moment of the club's summer: a qualification would open the door to a European campaign lasting through the winter, while an elimination would plunge RSCA into a period of uncertainty that could last until August 27, the date of the Conference League playoffs. For Antoine Sibierski, the stakes are twofold: sporting, of course, but also financial and strategic. Read more »

The Road to the Top Is Still Long

The Road to the Top Is Still Long

OTHER After a disappointing season, RSC Anderlecht is looking to make progress again, though the club realizes that a return to the very top of Belgian soccer won't happen overnight. The team lost the cup final to Union once again, and the Purple & Whites also fell far short of expectations in the Champions' Playoffs. A fourth-place finish and a significant gap behind Club Brugge, Union, and even STVV made it clear that there is still a lot of work to be done. Read more »

Vertonghen Looks Back on a Difficult Start at Anderlecht

Vertonghen Looks Back on a Difficult Start at Anderlecht

INTERVIEWS More than a year after retiring from professional soccer, Jan Vertonghen is no longer in the spotlight. The former Anderlecht captain now focuses on his family, his studies, and the Jan Vertonghen Foundation. Yet, in an exclusive interview, he also looks back on his time with the Purple & White, which he says got off to a much tougher start than the outside world realized. Read more »

Anderlecht Still Linked to Langoni

Anderlecht Still Linked to Langoni

TRANSFERS According to Belgian newspaper, *Het Laatste Nieuws*, Anderlecht is still interested in Luca Langoni, a 24-year-old winger. The Argentine plays for New England in the MLS, and Anderlecht is said to have already made an offer to his club. However, the newspaper wonders whether Langoni is actually interested in a European adventure. Read more »

Anderlecht is counting on N'Diaye again

Anderlecht is counting on N'Diaye again

OTHER The chances of Moussa N'Diaye leaving this summer are very slim. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is counting on the Senegalese player to fill the left-back position alongside Ali Maamar this season. Read more »

Rush for Anderlecht’s New Away Jersey

Rush for Anderlecht’s New Away Jersey

OTHER RSC Anderlecht's new white away jersey is a huge hit. The jersey, designed as a tribute to the club's 1976 European triumph, has been an unprecedented commercial success. The stock, which was normally enough to last two months, sold out completely after just a few days. Read more »

Visser to Referee Anderlecht vs. RAAL La Louvière

Visser to Referee Anderlecht vs. RAAL La Louvière

GAMES The Professional Referee Department has appointed the referees for the upcoming matchday in the Jupiler Pro League. Lawrence Visser has been appointed as the head referee for RSC Anderlecht's home game against RAAL La Louvière, which will be played on Sunday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Lotto Park. Read more »

Hatenboer in the first team, Ashimeru and Dao not

Hatenboer in the first team, Ashimeru and Dao not

OTHER Three days before the start of the season, Anderlecht has updated the player page on its official website. The first-team players are featured there in their new jerseys. Notably, among the players who were on loan last season, Moussa N'Diaye and Cedric Hatenboer (photo) are back on the list. Majeed Ashimeru is not. Read more »

N'dao to Stay with Anderlecht This Season

N'dao to Stay with Anderlecht This Season

OTHER The RSCA Futures will once again be able to enjoy the talents of Pape Aliya N'dao this season. Initially, Anderlecht had signed the Senegalese winger on loan until the end of last season, but his parent club has now informed Anderlecht-Online that the loan has been extended until June 30, 2027.
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Conference League: Off to Norway or Cyprus

Conference League: Off to Norway or Cyprus

OTHER If things go wrong against PAOK, there's still a safety net for Anderlecht in Europe this season. Anderlecht would then drop back to the final qualifying round of the Conference League, where it would face the winner of the SK Brann vs. Apollon Limassol match. If it emerges victorious from that matchup, it will advance to the group stage of the Conference League. Read more »

Europa League: Off to Bulgaria or Kazakhstan

Europa League: Off to Bulgaria or Kazakhstan

OTHER If Anderlecht can defeat the Greek side PAOK, a match against Levski Sofia or Kairat Almaty awaits in the final round. If Almaty were to lose to Sofia, Anderlecht would have to make a very long trip to Kazakhstan, a country that lies largely in Asia.
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Noteable attendees at the Futures game

Noteable attendees at the Futures game

1B - YOUTH A few names caught our eye on the lineup sheet for last weekend's match between the Futures and FC Dordrecht. For instance, Willsem Boussaid was on the bench—a 20-year-old Algerian winger from Chateauroux who had previously been reported to be on his way to Anderlecht. His transfer has not yet been officially announced anywhere. Read more »

Transfer Market: Anderlecht Still Needs to Make a Move, but Where?

Transfer Market: Anderlecht Still Needs to Make a Move, but Where?

TRANSFERS After a 2025–2026 season best forgotten, Anderlecht is starting the new soccer year with a modest but realistic ambition: to do better. And according to reports coming out of the RSCA camp, that's not an unreasonable promise. “A better season than the last one—that won't be hard,” writes HLN in its analysis. The Purple & White went down in the Champions' Playoffs and finished fourth, far behind the top three. Read more »

New Video Analyst for Anderlecht

New Video Analyst for Anderlecht

OTHER Raphaël Mira Torres will be RSC Anderlecht's new video analyst for the upcoming season. He is joining from FC Richelle Visé United, but is best known for serving as one of Rudy Garcia's assistants during the Red Devils' World Cup campaign. Read more »

 04-08-2026 

Anderlecht Rejects U.S. Offer for Bertaccini

Anderlecht Rejects U.S. Offer for Bertaccini

TRANSFERS Los Angeles FC has approached Anderlecht regarding Adriano Bertaccini. The MLS club wants to sign Bertaccini on loan with an option to buy, but Anderlecht has rejected that offer, according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Anderlecht is open to a transfer, but only on a permanent basis. Read more »

Official: Samuel Ntanda Heads to Leiria

Official: Samuel Ntanda Heads to Leiria

TRANSFERS After just one season with Anderlecht, Samuel Ntanda (21) is already leaving Neerpede behind. The forward is leaving RSCA Futures for União de Leiria, a club that plays in the Portuguese second division. Ntanda has signed a three-season contract there. Read more »

Ambros Immediately Shows His Class

Ambros Immediately Shows His Class

OTHER Before his arrival at Anderlecht, there were a lot of doubts surrounding Lukáš Ambros. The Brussels club paid around five million euros for the Czech midfielder, but the reactions from his home country weren't all positive. After his first real appearance in the purple and white, however, the debate seems to be dying down quickly. Read more »

Siebierski: “Only the best is good enough”

Siebierski: “Only the best is good enough”

OTHER Three months after his arrival, Antoine Sibierski has already made a strong mark on RSC Anderlecht. The French sporting director is known for his uncompromising approach, his eye for detail, and his tremendous work ethic. With these qualities, he aims to lead the Purple & White back to the top of Belgian soccer. In Neerpede, it's gradually becoming clear how the Frenchman operates. Read more »

Bruno on Cvetkovic’s bench role

Bruno on Cvetkovic’s bench role

INTERVIEWS On Thursday evening, Anderlecht advanced to the next round of the Europa League with a 3-1 victory over Hammarby. Still, coach Vitor Bruno wasn't entirely satisfied after the match. The first half, in particular, gave him pause for thought. After halftime, he saw a completely different Anderlecht, thanks in part to the substitutes. Read more »

 03-08-2026