News with tag "Interviews"


 02-07-2026 

Leoni looks back on his season in Reims with satisfaction: “Anderlecht

Leoni looks back on his season in Reims with satisfaction: “Anderlecht

Théo Leoni looks back on his first season at Reims with a good feeling, despite missing out on promotion to Ligue 1. The midfielder established himself as a regular starter, providing seven assists in the league and adding one assist and two goals in the Coupe de France. The 25-year-old Belgian says the move has brought back his joy for football. At Anderlecht, under coach Besnik Hasi, he felt increasingly sidelined, to the point where his enjoyment of the game also faded. Read more »


 26-06-2026 

Bruno: 'Lukaku must prove himself too'

Bruno: 'Lukaku must prove himself too'

During his official unveiling, Vítor Bruno was also asked about a possible move for Romelu Lukaku. Anderlecht's new coach responded with a smile, but at the same time made it clear that the same rules apply to every player. “If you have his phone number, feel free to give it to me,” the Portuguese joked, before stressing that he has full confidence in the strikers currently in his squad. Bruno specifically mentioned Cvetkovic, Sikan and Bertaccini as players he is counting on. Read more »



 25-06-2026 

Gillet praises Vitor Bruno: “He always knew how to motivate players”

Gillet praises Vitor Bruno: “He always knew how to motivate players”

Guillaume Gillet says he still has occasional contact with the Portuguese coach. “Not that long ago, he was still in the running to become head coach of Nantes. We spoke about that at the time. It ultimately did not lead to an agreement, but there were talks.” According to Gillet, Bruno already stood out back then as an assistant coach because of his active role on the training pitch. Read more »


 18-06-2026 

Zetterberg: 'Hammarby is a serious European test'

Zetterberg: 'Hammarby is a serious European test'

Anderlecht now know their first opponent in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The Brussels side will travel to the Swedish capital Stockholm, where Hammarby await. According to club legend Pär Zetterberg, it will be anything but an easy task for the purple-and-white side. The former midfielder sees both teams as roughly evenly matched and stresses that Hammarby have taken a major step forward in recent seasons. Read more »



 11-06-2026 

Q&A: Season 2025-2026

Q&A: Season 2025-2026

Skyhawk rates the season 4/10 — failed. Anderlecht crashed out in the European qualifiers, missed the objective of a top-three finish, only reached the cup final and missed out there again, and the club was run badly with mediocre transfers, a lack of vision and constant staff and position reshuffles. Qualifying for Europe at the end offers a small consolation. The main reason for the lack of progress is simple: no long-term vision. Read more »


 05-06-2026 

Bornauw: 'I've already spoken to two coaches'

Bornauw: 'I've already spoken to two coaches'

On the sidelines of the unveiling of the new shirt for next season, CEO Kenneth Bornauw also provided an update on the search for a new coach. "We hope to have someone in place by the start of preseason," he said. Bornauw indicated the club already has a shortlist of candidates, containing both coaches familiar with our competitions and entirely new names. According to Bornauw, sporting director Antoine Sibierski knows exactly what he wants. Read more »



 30-05-2026 

"Learned a lot in three months"

Jérémy Taravel's chapter as Anderlecht's head coach is over. Whether the Frenchman will keep a role within the staff of a new coach is for now uncertain. After three intense months in charge, he is looking back on that period in detail for the first time. “I learned a huge amount in a short time about managing a group, handling pressure and leading a staff,” Taravel says. Read more »


 29-05-2026 

Lukaku dreams of returning to Anderlecht

Lukaku dreams of returning to Anderlecht

Romelu Lukaku does not rule out a return to RSC Anderlecht. In an extensive interview the striker said his sons, Romeo and Jordan, often ask him when he will play for the purple-and-white again. "That moment will come one day, out of love for the club and my family," he said. "But it won't be this summer." According to Lukaku, chairman Marc Coucke knows the timing; a return would only be considered after next season. Read more »



 28-05-2026 

Taravel: 'Success isn't built overnight'

Taravel: 'Success isn't built overnight'

Ending a season also means taking a moment to reflect. Anderlecht coach Jérémy Taravel did just that on social media. In an Instagram post he looked back on his first campaign as head coach of RSC Anderlecht. After the final league match against Union Saint-Gilloise, Taravel immediately went on holiday, but not before sharing his feelings about the past season. Read more »


 27-05-2026 

Bornauw: 'It will take two seasons'

Bornauw: 'It will take two seasons'

There is once again a hint of long-term vision at Lotto Park. Kenneth Bornauw was also left red-faced on Sunday evening and admitted there is an enormous amount of work to be done: "It will take two seasons—or four transfer windows—to change this," he said. Bornauw nevertheless wants substantial progress by this summer. The CEO conceded that the mental aspect must be given more weight, alongside physical and technical qualities. Read more »


 23-05-2026 

Verschaeren: 'Sad that it's over'

Verschaeren: 'Sad that it's over'

With a standing ovation, the Anderlecht crowd yesterday said farewell to Yari Verschaeren. "It really moved me," he said after the match. "I was emotional all day. I've spent three quarters of my life here. Read more »


 21-05-2026 

Taravel: 'I want to help write the new chapter'

Taravel: 'I want to help write the new chapter'

Jérémy Taravel is preparing for his final matches as head coach of RSC Anderlecht, but the Frenchman hopes to remain active within the club after this season. Although it seems unlikely he will be appointed permanent head coach, Taravel made clear he still sees a role for himself at Neerpede. In the run-up to the match against Sint-Truidense VV, the 39-year-old stressed he still feels strongly connected to the purple-and-white. "I would like to remain part of the new project," he said. Read more »


Taravel sharp on Goto

Taravel sharp on Goto

On Thursday evening Keisuke Goto will again be in the spotlight when STVV visit the Lotto Park. The Japanese forward, loaned to Sint?Truiden by Anderlecht, caused quite a stir in the first leg at Stayen with a late goal against his parent club. Goto celebrated the equaliser exuberantly and then provoked further by repeatedly and conspicuously kissing the STVV crest on his shirt. That clearly went down badly with some of the purple?and?white: among others Ludwig Augustinsson and Colin Coosemans confronted the young Japanese after the final whistle. Read more »


 20-05-2026 

Silvio Proto: 'Don't compare Union to the Purple and White'

Silvio Proto: 'Don't compare Union to the Purple and White'

The heavy defeat of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Club Brugge KV also provoked reactions from Silvio Proto. The former Anderlecht icon didn't mince his words on a French-language sports podcast and responded sharply to the increasing comparisons between Union and R.S.C. Anderlecht. Proto conceded that Club Brugge is currently the dominant team in Belgium, but he added important nuance to that supremacy. Read more »


 19-05-2026 

Web poll: 'Not supporting anymore this season'

Web poll: 'Not supporting anymore this season'

Today we launch a new web poll: what do you think of the hardcore supporters' decision to stop actively supporting in the remaining matches? On Sunday at the stadium we noticed opinions were divided. Most people understand the frustration, but not everyone thinks that "no longer actively supporting" is the best way to show it; there is still an important fourth place at stake. So we ask for your vote: agree? Read more »


 16-05-2026 

 13-05-2026 

De Cat: 'Extending isn't a must, but I might re-sign'

De Cat: 'Extending isn't a must, but I might re-sign'

Nathan De Cat is fit again, and all of Anderlecht is hoping he will take the team by the hand tomorrow and steer them to victory in the Belgian Cup final. Will that be his farewell gift to Anderlecht? With one year left on his contract, a departure this summer seems almost inevitable. "But fans may still hope I'll stay," he tells Het Nieuwsblad today. Read more »


 08-05-2026 

Sibierski: 'I want dominant football and an impeccable mentality'

Sibierski: 'I want dominant football and an impeccable mentality'

Antoine Sibierski spoke to the press this afternoon for the first time in his capacity as Anderlecht's sporting director. “My ambitions fully match those of the club,” said the 51-year-old Frenchman. He declined to comment on the current coach and the squad for now. Sibierski outlined his vision for Anderlecht: “We want to play dominant football, both on and off the ball. Read more »


 07-05-2026 

Bornauw: 'We had five criteria and Sibierski meets all five'

Bornauw: 'We had five criteria and Sibierski meets all five'

This afternoon Anderlecht introduced its new sporting director, Antoine Sibierski, to the press. CEO Kenneth Bornauw said at the presentation that, before launching the search, the club carried out a thorough analysis of what it needed. "We arrived at five criteria. Sibierski meets all five," Bornauw said. Read more »


"If you're not on board, step aside"

Antoine Sibierski has officially taken up the role of technical director at Anderlecht. The Frenchman was at Neerpede yesterday to finalise the last formalities. He brings substantial experience — and a personal story that has deeply shaped him. His approach is straightforward, thorough and uncompromising. Read more »


 05-05-2026 

Hatenboer: 'I'd rather stay in the Netherlands'

Hatenboer: 'I'd rather stay in the Netherlands'

In an interview with Voetbal International, Cedric Hatenboer looks back on his transfer and his spell at Anderlecht. The midfielder explains how everything changed for him when Anderlecht replaced both coach and chairman. His future was also discussed. Read more »


 02-05-2026 

Goto: 'I did nothing wrong'

Goto: 'I did nothing wrong'

A few hours before the clash with Union, Keisuke Goto looks back on the commotion that followed his celebration during STVV–Anderlecht. The Japanese forward, constantly followed by a Japanese film crew, says he still does not understand why the Brussels reaction was so strong after his goal against the purple-and-white. Nine days after his decisive strike that made it 2-0, Goto maintains he never meant to provoke RSCA. For him the celebration was above all an expression of relief: STVV had not beaten Anderlecht in almost eight years, and he himself had gone two months without scoring. Read more »


 01-05-2026 

Taravel: 'Crucial weeks for Anderlecht'

Taravel: 'Crucial weeks for Anderlecht'


Anderlecht must absolutely win the cup final on 14 May and keep its fourth place in the table, says Jérémy Taravel. After the defeat to Union, RSCA now trails Sint?Truiden by eight points, a gap that makes the battle for third place "complex," Taravel admits. But the coach refuses to give up: "There are still 15 points to play for; as long as it's possible, we must believe." Taravel will have to do without Sardella for two weeks. Having reviewed the footage, the coach called the red card disproportionate: "A yellow for both players would have been sufficient." Read more »


 27-04-2026 

Coosemans: “We were denied the chance to come back”

Coosemans: “We were denied the chance to come back”

The derby between Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilloise was marked by a major turning point: the ejection of Killian Sardella following a VAR review. Just as Anderlecht had narrowed the deficit (1-2), a confrontation arose between Sardella and Guilherme. The Anderlecht defender lightly bumped his forehead against the Union player, who fell to the ground with a lot of theatre. Read more »


 22-04-2026 

Anderlecht ends collaboration with 'Lukaku's School'

Anderlecht ends collaboration with 'Lukaku's School'

After a twenty-year collaboration, RSC Anderlecht and the Sint-Guido-Instituut are going their separate ways. The school, which gained national attention in 2011 thanks to the TV series The School of Lukaku, is thus ending a long-standing relationship with the club. Romelu Lukaku attended the Sint-Guido-Instituut as a teenager, graduating in the field of Reception and Public Relations. Read more »


Cvetkovic: ‘I’ll keep working, whatever my role may be’”

Cvetkovic: ‘I’ll keep working, whatever my role may be’”

Mihajlo Cvetkovic appeared satisfied after the match, in which he found the back of the net. Still, he emphasized that the team's victory remains the most important thing. According to him, the coach had asked beforehand to come on with extra energy and quality, confident that a goal would then follow naturally—an expectation he was able to fulfill. Read more »


 14-04-2026 

Taravel: 'Only played well for 15 minutes'

Taravel: 'Only played well for 15 minutes'

No — Jérémy Taravel is the first to admit that Anderlecht did not play well against Gent. The coach was nonetheless pleased and relieved that his side still managed to claim all three points. "The bench made the difference. That shows we are a close-knit team," Taravel said. Read more »


Bertaccini: 'It feels good to score'

Bertaccini: 'It feels good to score'

Adriano Bertaccini scored Anderlecht's third goal against Gent, a boost for the purple-and-white forward who hadn't found the net for some time. He admits the strike did him good both personally and for the team. Bertaccini said the bench made the difference in this match and singled out Tristan Degreef's impressive cameo. He celebrated his goal with a member of the staff who had predicted he would score in this game. Read more »


Heekeren: 'A great day for me'

Heekeren: 'A great day for me'

To make your debut and immediately be named "Man of the Match": that is what Justin Heekeren experienced yesterday against AA Gent. With a few superb saves he prevented Anderlecht from falling further behind. "Confidence wasn't great, but we kept fighting." "That I received the Man of the Match award isn't important to me," Heekeren said modestly afterwards. "It's a victory for the whole team. Read more »


 09-04-2026 

Hazard: 'Difficult to understand'

Hazard: 'Difficult to understand'

With a goal just before the hour mark, Thorgan Hazard stirred Anderlecht back to life. Yet the playmaker was far from satisfied with the performance Anderlecht produced. "We came with the best intentions, but didn't show that in the first half." Read more »