Union introduced their new coach, Karel Geraerts, yesterday. During the press conference, questions inevitably arose about Felice Mazzu and his transfer to RSC Anderlecht. President Alex Muzio was clear: "We are not angry with Mazzu or Anderlecht". Read more »
He is perhaps the disappointment of the past transfer summer: Kristoffer Olsson could not break through at Anderlecht. The Swede realizes that too. "I can count my good games on one hand," he admits in Het Nieuwsblad. Next season he wants to do better. Read more »
Although Anderlecht announced the arrival of Felice Mazzu tonight, there is apparently no agreement with Union on a fee yet. The city rival is now accusing Mazzu and Anderlecht of having used the infamous law of '78. Purple-White denies: "Mazzu just gave his notice like any normal employee." Read more »
In a post on Instagram, Rodyse Munienge says goodbye to Anderlecht. The friend of Vincent Kompany was previously told to leave. According to reports, because the board found his contribution too limited. In his farewell speech, Munienge tells how hard he worked for the club. Read more »
He has only played ten minutes in Anderlecht's first team, but his name has already been made. According to Walloon journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Bayern Munich have put down an offer of no less than 15 million euros to Anderlecht to bring Julian Duranville to Germany. Read more »
The French website Footmercato reports that Anderlecht and Club Brugge have both set their sights on Gabriel Charpentier. Both clubs would like to offer five million euros to take over the Frenchman from FC Genoa. Read more »
According to Spanish journalist Juanma Bellon, who follows Belgian soccer among other things, Casper Nielsen of Union is close to a transfer to Anderlecht. Bellon further reports that Anderlecht has made a nice offer to Felice Mazzu, but that he is now asking for some time to think about it. Read more »
At the beginning of this month he celebrated his 16th birthday, on Sunday he debuted in the first team of Anderlecht with a lot of flair. Julian Duranville's first minutes at the highest level did not go unnoticed. Youth coordinator Jean Kindermans watched him admiringly. "He immediately made his mark," he said. Read more »
Will Josh Cullen still be playing for Anderlecht next season? After the game against Club Brugge, the Irishman said that he will definitely start the preparation at Anderlecht. "And even a contract extension is not excluded," it sounded. Read more »
Christian Kouamé played his last game for Anderlecht against Club Brugge. However, the Ivorian striker would very much like to stay. "Where my future lies, I don't know. But if I can choose myself, I prefer to stay with Anderlecht." Read more »
Francis Amuzu is from Neerpede and he has a purple heart, he made very good Champion's Play-offs where he was decisive in several matches. He is satisfied with the period he is going through now, he feels he can play more freely. Read more »
Barry Kaïs who is the captain of the U16 champion team in Anderlecht is the son of Boubacar Barry Copa, the former Ivorian international player who defended the goals of Beveren for many seasons.
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The Pro League has announced three nominees for the 'Youngster of the Year' award. This award is given on the sidelines of the Professional Footballer of the Year. Sergio Gomez of Anderlecht is one of the three candidate winners. Read more »
'It is not that we ourselves thought otherwise for even a second, but still. The Professional Refereeing Department announces that Amir Murillo's exclusion Sunday against Union was "a correct decision." Read more »
The English newspaper Daily Mail reports that Anderlecht are closely following the performance of Tom Lawrence. Other clubs, including from the Premier League, also have the 28-year-old Welsh international on the radar. Read more »
It seems that Anderlecht will have to use all their powers of persuasion to convince Bayern Munich to stall Joshua Zirkzee in Brussels for another year. The German superpower realizes only too well that Zirkzee played a strong season. And they may want to cash in on that. Read more »
Vincent Kompany was euphoric after the game, although the euphoria was gone as quickly as it came. The coach does not want to talk about second place yet, although he is looking forward to Sunday's derby at Lotto Park: "We want to win it now.
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Marco Kana showed against Antwerp that he more than deserved a starting place. He played in midfield and did well. The young player is even now dreaming of second place: "Why not?".
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"Our season is already a success", Vincent Kompany said at the press conference yesterday afternoon. Words that need some clarification after a lost cup final. Read more »
Proud grandfather Paul Van Himst stresses that he has not made things easier for grandson Amando Lapage who signed his first professional contract at RSC Anderlecht yesterday. "This is entirely his own merit." Read more »
Hendrik Van Crombrugge's back injury would be "not too serious" according to the coach. The goalkeeper was struggling with a blockage in the back and Vincent Kompany hopes to recover him on Thursday before the home game against Antwerp,.
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Hannes Delcroix was once again in the starting eleven yesterday after his knee surgery. It were difficult months for the defender, especially mentally it was sometimes heavy. Yesterday he immediately reached a high level that makes him dream of being selected for the Red Devils. Read more »
At his press conference in the run-up to the game against Antwerp, Vincent Kompany naturally received questions about Kristian Arnstad, man of the match against Club Brugge. The Anderlecht coach also saw a calm Arnstad this week and hopes he will stay for a few more years. Read more »
Turkish media report that 21-year-old goalkeeper Berke Özer has signed a contract with Anderlecht. Özer played thirteen league games for Fenerbahçe this season, but his contract expires there at the end of this season. The past two years he played for Westerlo. Read more »
Kristian Arnstad was the surprise of the chief against Club Brugge. It was his second time in the starting eleven, the first was a year and a half ago, also against Club Bruges. Then he wasn't ready yet. On Sunday, he played superbly and was voted 'man of the match'. "I can still do more," he sounded confident afterwards.
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Due to Joshua Zirkzee's injury, Benito Raman was allowed to come in at halftime on Sunday. Usually he only gets a quarter game to show himself. The latter is hard for him. "I'm glad that for once it was more than a quarter of an hour," he said afterwards. Read more »
Two players of Anderlecht are included in the Pro League team of the regular league: Wesley Hoedt and Sergio Gomez. The Pro League only looked at the statistics of the players. Read more »
Lior Refaelov is facing his fourth cup final, automatically the nickname 'Mister Croky Cup' comes up although he doesn't want to shout it too loud himself. The game still has to be played, and AA Gent is a feared opponent: "Every final is fifty-fifty, and Gent plays very good football, just like us.
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At around 6pm on 18 May 2008, Ahmed Hassan was able to lift the Belgian Cup after winning the final against KAA Gent. It was also the Egyptian's farewell to Belgian football and, for the time being, the last Cup won for the club. Read more »
René Weiler is currently active at the Japanese top club Kashima Antlers. Thousands of kilometres, however, do not stop him from following RSC Anderlecht. The Swiss was the last coach to win a prize with purple-white and now, with all his heart, he wishes them the cup.
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Peter Verbeke is already working hard on next season. On Sunday, there was some time to enjoy the qualification for the Champions' Play Offs, but now he has to work on a striker for next season again, as both Christian Kouamé and Joshua Zirkzee are here on loan. Read more »
