"Tshibangu still has to grow"

OTHER Anderlecht do not expect brand new signing Isaac Tshibangu to break through right away. "Isaac has to adapt to European football and to the way of life here," said Regis Laguesse of TP Mazembe's training center at La Dernière Heure. Tshibangu will get that time too.


The 18-year-old Tshibangu signed a three-year contract yesterday, with an option for a fourth. He will start with the U21. Anderlecht want to give him time to mature and only bring him when he is ready.

According to Laguesse, Tshibangu is a player with many qualities. "The talent is there. It's a matter of getting it out," said Laguesse. "Tshibangu is a pure winger. He feels best on the left. He can create danger by going to his right foot."