Major clear-out (yet again) looms at Anderlecht: up to 16 departures
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 21:04 - lajoya
TRANSFERS It promises to be a busy summer at Neerpede. Anderlecht faces a thorough reshaping of the squad, with as many as sixteen players potentially on the way out. With a new sporting director expected to arrive, the club is preparing for a fresh sporting cycle. The goalkeeping hierarchy appears largely settled.
Colin Coosemans remains first choice and is under contract until 2028, while Justin Heekeren will serve as his backup. The only remaining question is the third goalkeeper spot, since Joachim Imbrechts is seeking more playing time and could move on. At the back several dossiers remain open. Anderlecht will not trigger the purchase option on Mihajlo Ilic, while a decision on Moussa Diarra is still pending — there is a chance he will be signed permanently. Players such as Lucas Hey and Killian Sardella could also leave if a good offer arrives.
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Continue reading Ludwig Augustinsson heads into the final year of his contract, and Moussa N'Diaye returns after his loan spell. Younger faces like Ilay Camara, Marco Kana and Ali Maamar, however, look set to stay for the time being. The midfield is the area seeing the biggest turnover. Yari Verschaeren and Mats Rits will leave on free transfers, and Thorgan Hazard is also set to depart. Nathan De Cat is one of the most sought-after talents and could bring in a major transfer fee, although Anderlecht would like to hold on to him a little longer. Mario Stroeykens, too, seems open to a new challenge. Meanwhile, Nathan Saliba, Enric Llansana and Tristan Degreef are expected to remain at Neerpede.
In the attack, the picture is less clear. Anderlecht may try to cash in on Mihajlo Cvetkovic, who has already attracted foreign interest. The club is looking for a solution regarding Luis Vázquez after his loan, and is not planning to make Coba Da Costa's move permanent. Danylo Sikan and Adriano Bertaccini are not currently being linked with exits. The conclusion is straightforward: Anderlecht faces an eventful summer transfer window. With numerous open dossiers and potential departures, Neerpede risks becoming a constant stream of arrivals and departures in the weeks ahead.
