Show, fun and daring. That is how Nathan De Cat sums up his performance for RSC Anderlecht against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The young midfielder visibly enjoyed his role and admitted afterwards that he mainly wants one thing: to have fun on the pitch. Notably, De Cat lined up against OHL as the number ten — a position he had not expected. Read more »
Eden Hazard was present at RSC Anderlecht's match against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The former Red Devil was there to support his brother, who was later named man of the match. While attending, Hazard also spoke about his own career and a possible return to Belgian football. He said there was never any contact with RSC Anderlecht about finishing his career there and had some regrets that he never played in Belgium at the highest level. Read more »
From June onwards, Yari Verschaeren's future will lie outside RSC Anderlecht: his contract is expiring and no agreement could be reached regarding his situation. His brother Mathias Verschaeren, who is also his agent, emphasizes that Yari is currently fully focused on the Purple & White. Mathias acknowledges that Yari has gone through a difficult period, but also states that he has worked hard to earn a place in the team. Read more »
More than anything, interim head coach Jérémy Taravel will remember the victory over Zulte-Waregem: the purple-and-white found the net 4 times and took the win, but it wasn't pretty. Read more »
At the end of 2024 Nunzio Engwanda got a few tastes of Anderlecht's first team. Afterwards he faded from view, but with the RSCA Futures he remains a key player. In a conversation with Het Nieuwsblad he comes across as ambitious but patient. "My goal is to make the first team and I am convinced that RSCA Futures is the ideal route to get there." "I'm satisfied with the progress I've already made," says the youngest of the Engwanda brothers. Read more »
Luis Vazquez has settled in well at Getafe: he has already scored twice and was named player of the month by his club. The Spanish language played a major role in his quick adaptation, making him feel more at home in Spain than in Belgium. He notes that the training sessions are longer and slightly more intense. “Anderlecht remains a wonderful experience for me, and I also received a lot of support from Nilson Angulo,” he said. Read more »
After the match, Ali Maamar emphasized that his team could not afford to drop points. “This was a game we absolutely had to win,” he said. “We played strongly in the first 25 minutes and created several chances. We should have scored during that phase.”
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In a first reaction after the disappointing draw at home against La Louvière, Enric Llansana declared that the team has been unable to create enough goal-scoring opportunities: "We simply create too little. Then again, we must finish the opportunities we get. If we convert one of those chances, the game immediately becomes a lot easier." Read more »
"Solidarity," that, according to Adriano Bertaccini, was the key to the victory over Antwerp. "Today we showed a team spirit and mentality that were extraordinary," a beaming Bertaccini told Sporza after the match. "We fought for every ball. If one player slipped up, another was there to pick it up. Read more »
After the cup win, Sporza spoke with Nathan De Cat. He's not exactly a big talker into the microphone. Do we mind? No — De Cat speaks with his feet. Read more »
Shortly before kickoff of the cup tie against Antwerp, Anderlecht chairman Michael Verschueren spoke to DAZN. He said the club is hard at work on a new coach. "We will announce the name soon," he said. More news can be expected on other fronts as well. Read more »
The crisis at Anderlecht drags on and is causing concern even among the club's icons. After the departure of coach Besnik Hasi, several assistants and sporting director Olivier Renard, unrest reigns within the club while on-field results continue to disappoint. Read more »
Lucas Biglia has explained his departure as assistant coach at Anderlecht. The 40-year-old Argentine resigned on Friday after head coach Besnik Hasi was sacked. According to Biglia, his decision was purely out of loyalty, not for family reasons as had been suggested. Read more »
Anthony Vanden Borre doesn't beat around the bush: the current state of “his” Anderlecht pains him. Although the former fan favorite now works quietly at La Louvière, he still closely follows developments at Lotto Park. In an interview with HUMO, he shares his thoughts on the ongoing crisis at the purple and white club. Read more »
Anderlecht's CEO spoke to the press this afternoon about the dismissal of Olivier Renard and the search for a new coach and sporting director. “Reaching European competition remains our goal,” he said. “It was a big surprise for us. He informed me on Friday and since then we've had many conversations. Read more »
For interim coach Edward Still, his first evening in charge of Anderlecht was one of contrasts. The baptism of fire at the helm of the Mauve-and-white went differently than hoped, but it also offered points to build on. “It was an exceptionally intense match,” Still reflected. “It could have gone worse, but equally it could have been much better. Read more »
Nathan De Cat could not hide his disappointment after the match. "The result is obviously not what we had hoped for," he admitted. "But if you look at the whole game, we put in a decent performance. Compared with recent weeks we created more chances and took the game to the opponent more often." The youngster from Neerpede did see clear room for improvement. Read more »
Anderlecht goalkeeper and captain Colin Coosemans once again emerged as a key figure. Especially in the closing stages he kept the purple-and-white — reduced to nine men — in the game and prevented a heavier defeat, thereby keeping Anderlecht's hopes alive for the return leg. "Of course you'd rather play with eleven," he said afterwards, "but with nine we fought collectively. Everyone threw themselves into it. Read more »
In an Instagram post, Nilson Angulo bids farewell to Anderlecht, his teammates and the supporters. "Anderlecht gave me the chance to fulfill one of my childhood dreams," says Angulo, who is moving to Sunderland. "Thank you for all the support." Read Angulo's message here: Dear Anderlecht family, Today a very special chapter in my career and my life comes to an end. Today I say goodbye to all of you to begin a new chapter, but before I do, I want to thank everyone who is part of this club, who opened its doors to me and gave me the chance to fulfill one of my childhood dreams: to play for a big club in Europe. Read more »
In its search for a successor to Besnik Hasi, Anderlecht has Thorsten Fink on its radar, according to newspaper reports. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the Purple & White are initially looking at coaches who are available. Knowledge of the Belgian league is a plus. Read more »
Enric Llansana admitted that it was not an easy evening on Sunday. “Dender sat back and had a lot of physical strength and height. In games like this, it becomes very difficult if you can't score early,” he analyzed. Read more »
Marco Kana extended his expiring contract this week, much to the delight of coach Besnik Hasi. “I am very happy for Marco, but also for the club. He is a young player from our academy,” said Hasi. “Marco is an important link for us.” Read more »
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romadno reports that Ajax finalized the last details today for the arrival of Samory Kone. Next week, when he celebrates his 16th birthday, the Anderlecht product will sign his contract with the Dutch club. Read more »
Jean-Marie Pfaff is in Munich this week for the Champions League match between Bayern and Union. The former goalkeeper sees a Bayern team that is impressing under the leadership of Vincent Kompany. “They are a well-oiled machine,” he says. “They keep going until the final whistle.” Read more »
Last Thursday, Lotto Park said farewell to René Peeters, who is retiring. In Het Laatste Nieuws, he reflects on his finest moments at Anderlecht. He also highlights two Neerpede players from whom he has high expectations in the coming years. 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 »
The most moving moment at the Golden Boot Gala was when Coosemans received his trophy from his mother and children. “That really touched me deeply,” said Hasi. "Luckily, the camera wasn't focused on me. This is a reward for his entire career. It's particularly difficult for a goalkeeper to win such awards, so this is truly the crowning glory of his career."
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In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Francis Amuzu admits that his transfer to Gremio wasn't exactly a sure thing. "I even considered a return to Anderlecht in the summer," he admits. "I told my agent and we were in touch, but it never materialized." 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 »
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 »
With a new chairman come new priorities. Whereas his predecessor, Wouter Vandenhaute, spoke explicitly about plans for a new stadium, Michael Verschueren is putting the brakes on for now. In his first extensive interview as chairman of RSC Anderlecht, he makes it clear that infrastructure is not at the top of the agenda today. “We still have the best stadium in the country. Our focus is elsewhere: winning trophies again.” 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 »
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 »
After the home defeat against Charleroi, Lucas Hey resolutely took responsibility for the opening goal. The Anderlecht defender was honest and upset by the result. Read more »
