Still no clarity on new position Verbeke

OTHER Peter Verbeke will remain absent for at least another four weeks. Chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, who visited Verbeke on Sunday, told that this afternoon. What duties Verbeke will take up after that is not yet known. "But he wants to stay with us and we want to continue with him," he said.


Vandenhaute said yesterday afternoon that Fredberg will become the new athletic boss. Verbeke is thus taking a step back. "With Peter we have agreed that we will see what he can do for us when he is fit again," said Vandenhaute, who emphatically asked the press not to speculate about what duties Verbeke might now have.

The chairman also explained that it was Verbeke himself who made the initial contacts with Fredberg six weeks ago. Verbeke indicated that his current duties were becoming too much. Also given his private situation with a mentally handicapped son. "Either I had to look for reinforcement or another position for Peter," Vandenhaute said. "Peter was open to everything and wants to stay with the club for a long time."

"Peter is still sick, although fortunately he is doing a little better," Vandenhaute added. When Verbeke has recovered from his severe viral infection, Anderlecht will communicate what his new duties will be. In any case, Purple White wants to give him all the time he needs.