As expected, Anderlecht has officially announced the transfer of goalkeeper Mads Kikkenborg to Norwegian club Molde FK. The Danish goalkeeper is making a permanent transfer and hopes to get back to playing in Norway. Read more »
There is also some cautious good news from the medical department at Anderlecht. Nathan De Cat's injury appears to be less serious than first thought. The young midfielder, who was recently named Promising Player of the Year, will escape a long absence and can continue his season as normal. Read more »
Bad luck continues to pile up for RSC Anderlecht. The Brussels club may have to do without another key player, as Ludwig Augustinsson suffered a hamstring injury last weekend. The Swedish left back had to leave the field early in the match against AA Gent and is undergoing further examination. A longer absence cannot be ruled out. Read more »
In interviews, Colin Coosemans has already mentioned Anderlecht's captain's group. Who are they and what do they do? Het Nieuwsblad investigated. The newspaper reveals the names of the seven players who make up the captain's group and explains their roles. Read more »
Anderlecht and away matches remain a major problem. The Purple & White lost 4-2 in Ghent, having led 1-2 until the 81st minute, thanks to two goals from Angulo. After the break, Anderlecht did absolutely nothing to extend their lead. They immediately fell back, completely handing Gent the initiative, which completely backfired in the final stages after goals from Araujo and Dean. In the final minute, Goore made it 4-2 in an empty net. Read more »
Ali Maamar was not in the squad on Thursday for the match against AA Gent. Het Nieuwsblad reports that the right-back was absent due to a minor injury. The chances of him playing tomorrow seem slim, according to the newspaper. Read more »
Besnik Hasi was happy that his team is in the semifinals of the Belgian Cup. Not without reason, he said. “It was an evenly matched game, but Gent didn't really have many chances. I'm happy we won.” Read more »
Thorgan Hazard was pleased after Anderlecht's cup win against AA Gent, although he acknowledged that the Purple & White had a few lucky escapes. The decision not to give Marco Kana a red card raised a few eyebrows. Read more »
Anderlecht has qualified for the semifinals of the Belgian Cup. It defeated Gent with a penalty kick goal from Thorgan Hazard. In the final minute, there was still some nervousness when Lopes put the ball in the goal, but fortunately, the VAR had noticed Gent striker Dean's handball.
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RSC Anderlecht can once again call on Marco Kana and Ludwig Augustinsson for the match against AA Gent. “Both have come through training well and are available for selection,” confirms coach Besnik Hasi. Augustinsson played one half of the friendly against St. Gallen in Jerez de la Frontera, while Kana did not play at that time. There is a good chance that both will start in the cup match against Gent.
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After a break of more than two weeks, RSCA Futsal is back in the competition. The Brussels club will play two matches in just 48 hours before the season takes a month-long break for the European Championships. Technical manager Lieven Baert himself calls this situation a “crazy calendar.” The return begins on Wednesday with a trip to Sint-Niklaas, a third division team, in the Belgian Cup. Read more »
In Jerez, a 16-year-old boy attracts as much attention as the veterans of the first team. Mattis Seghers, 1m93, is the first face of the famous “Project Proto.” Silvio Proto, now the driving force behind goalkeeper training, wants to bring RSCA back to the level of the best schools in the country. No more dependence on elsewhere: Neerpede must deliver the next number one. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren will not be renewing his expiring contract with Anderlecht. Het Laatste Nieuws understands that the club has offered him a new contract with a lower salary and that the player has decided not to accept it. If Anderlecht still wants to make some money from him, it will have to sell him this month. Read more »
January promises to be a decisive month in Anderlecht. Since his arrival almost a year and a half ago, Olivier Renard has never had to manage such a strategic transfer window. Between the need to reduce the number of players, sensitive contract issues, and the obligation to strengthen a weakened team, the sporting director faces a colossal task. Read more »
Anderlecht is currently in Spain for its winter training camp. Kana and Augustinsson were injured at the end of November against Union, but seem to be ready to play in the first matches after New Year's. Read more »
Injury news from the winter training camp in Jerez de la Frontera. In a duel with Thorgan Hazard, Moussa Ndiaye suffered a broken nose during the morning training session. He will not be playing in tomorrow's friendly match against Sankt-Gallen. Read more »
Rumors from Germany about a possible loan deal for Julien Duranville are growing stronger. According to Bild, the Purple & White, together with Sevilla, are the clubs most seriously interested. When asked what he knows about a possible transfer, coach Besnik Hasi remains tight-lipped. Read more »
Anderlecht announced the selection for the winter training camp in Spain this evening. Twenty-nine players boarded the plane this morning. Ilay Camara, who is still recovering from an injury, and young first-team players Zoumana Keita and Elyss Dao are also traveling with the team. Read more »
The start of a new year is always a good time to look ahead to the future. And Anderlecht's future lies in Neerpede. La Dernière Heure has published an overview of the seven players who could break through to Anderlecht's first team in the near future. The three players below are expected to be part of the squad for the upcoming winter training camp in Jerez de la Frontera. Read more »
In addition to Nga Kana, Vroninks, and Engwanda, the following four players are also expected to make a big impact in 2026. Read more »
Not everyone gets an extensive interview at the start of the year, but an exception is gladly made for the new chairman of RSC Anderlecht. Michael Verschueren (55) speaks candidly about ambition, patience, and responsibility. “I'm not here for the symbolism. This is not an honorary title.” Read more »
Colin Coosemans has a good chance of being named Goalkeeper of the Year at the Golden Boot Gala. However, his focus isn't on individual praise. In the HLN Football Podcast, the Anderlecht goalkeeper emphasizes that he's primarily focused on one thing: winning trophies with the club. "In 2026, we want to have something tangible as a team." Read more »
With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white.
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Ali Mamaar did not spare his team after Anderlecht's defeat against Charleroi. According to the right back, the first half in particular was below par and the Purple & White will have to step up their game after the winter break. Read more »
Killian Sardella appeared visibly shaken in front of the microphone after the match. The defender did not spare his team after the defeat against Sporting Charleroi. “We faced an opponent who was tactically strong, but above all, we let it slip,” he said. “From the kickoff, we weren't in the game.” Read more »
Keisuke Goto is making an excellent impression at STVV for the time being. The Japanese striker, who was loaned out by Anderlecht, has already scored eight goals this season and is one of the key players in Sint-Truiden. However, the purple and white supporters should not count on a quick return. Read more »
The winter break comes at an unfortunate time for Anderlecht. The home defeat against Sporting Charleroi sees the Purple & White fall further behind their rivals Union, Club Brugge, and STVV in the standings. The year 2025 ends with a heavy hangover and a need for reflection. After the match, coach Besnik Hasi sent a clear message to the club's management: there is a need for more competition within the selection. Read more »
With the end of another turbulent year in sight, Marc Coucke (60) looks back on his break with Wouter Vandenhaute and the restructuring of the management at RSC Anderlecht on VTM NIEUWS. The club chairman resigned in September and sold his shares two months later, bidding a final farewell to the purple and white. Read more »
For Besnik Hasi, these were anything but quiet weeks. While many were already counting down to the holidays, the Anderlecht coach continued to work unperturbed. There was little time for buying presents, but there was time for a sporting end to the year. The Purple & White want to end 2025 with a victory so they can look forward to 2026 with confidence.
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