When Vincent Kompany joined the club last year he knew that RSC Anderlecht was not on the right track, only it was further away than he had thought. If he passes the torch to another trainer, the intention is that he will give him a healthy solid club. Read more »
Now that Vincent Kompany is retiring as a footballer, that also means the end as a Red Devil. Kompany personally informed national coach Roberto Martinez of his decision. Read more »
After the welcome speech by Karel Van Eetvelt, it is up to Vincent Kompany. He starts by explaining why he made the decision to retire as a player. The former Red Devil admits that his latest injury was one too many. Read more »
Karel Van Eetvelt starts the press conference with a word of thanks to the journalists for respecting the safety regulations. But above all he would like to thank Frank Vercauteren for the past months.
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Anderlecht has officially announced the career turn of Vincent Kompany. The defender has committed himself for four years as head coach of the club. "We are all surprised by the timing, but knew that this was the purpose", says Kompany, who also praised Frank Vercauteren. Read more »
After the game against STVV, Derrick Luckassen spoke to the press at the press conference. The Dutchman was disappointed about the late goal against. "What went wrong, I don't know. I haven't seen the images yet," said the defender. "But it is unfortunate that we take that goal." Read more »
Shortly before the hour, Michel Vlap appeared to injure his groin. The Dutchman continued playing, but he was substituted ten minutes later. Vlap was clearly not at peace and grumbled loudly. After the game, both Vlap adn coach Frank Vercauteren returned to 'the incident'. Read more »
For the first time since 25 October last year Adrien Trebel started a game for Anderlecht. The Frenchman repaid for the confidence with the assist for Landry Dimata's goal. "Now I'm going to continue to work hard in order to help the team in the best way possible", Trebel said. Read more »
No Anderlecht-player was happier after the game against Sint-Truiden than Landry Dimata. It was only his second game after 18 frustrating months, but Dimata managed to score. "I hope this is a turning point for me, and can finally start scoring goals again", a beaming Dimata said to the Eleven-journalist. Read more »
According to Mike McGrath, journalist for The Daily Telegraph, Anderlecht is currently negotiating with Manchester City about a possible loan deal for 21-year-old Lukas Nmecha. Nmecha is a 1.85m tall center forward who also is representing Germany at youth level.
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Walter Bassegio (picture) is speaking up for Adrien Trebel in an interview with 'HLN'. "Trebel should always be in Anderlecht's starting eleven. He has a positive aggressiveness in his game and he's also a lot more forward thinking than Peter Zulj. The midfield was standing way too in the last game against Mechelen. For a team like Anderlecht that's out of the question", Bassegio said. Read more »
After almost twenty months, Landry Dimata can call himself a footballer again. He played for an hour against KV Mechelen. "It was an emotional day," he said afterward. "It was so good to be back on the field." Read more »
On a coming level, Anderlecht has almost completed its transfer task. We can only hope for a deeper striker, confirms sportign director Peter Verbeke. A difficult task awaits him on the departure plane. A lot of guys with heavy contract have to go and they aren't anxious. Read more »
The youth is and remains the showpiece of the new Anderlecht. Many youngsters are already part of the A-squad and the next generation is being prepared. Sports manager Peter Verbeke expects a lot from it. Read more »
According to La Dernière Heure, the transfer from Mustapha Bundu to Anderlecht has been completed. The Sierra Leone striker passed his medical tests yesterday and then signed a four-year contract. Read more »
Kemar Roofe says goodbye to Anderlecht and its supporters via Instagram. "Thank you to everyone at Anderlecht for giving me the opportunity to play here. Thanks also to the fans for making me feel so welcome from day one. I felt right at home and can't thank you enough for this." Read more »
Anderlecht has also announced the departure of Kemar Roofe. Sports director Peter Verbeke thinks that both Roofe and Anderlecht are doing a good job with this transfer. Read more »
Sieben Dewaele has completed his first training at Heerenveen. The 20-year-old midfielder hopes to learn a lot and to return to Anderlecht through the big gate. "I want to develop as a midfielder, that is my favorite position", according to Het Laatste Nieuws. Read more »
Several supporter groups are not happy that they are unable to attend live matches in the stadium in August. Mauves Army announced its displeasure yesterday with a banner at Lotto Park, which said 'Football belongs to people'. Read more »
With the arrival of Tessa Wullaert, Anderlecht not only wants to strengthen itself in a sports way, Purple & White also wants to become the pioneer in the development of women's football in our country. "Tessa will contribute to the further popularization of the sport and get many young girls to play football," hopes Anderlecht CEO Karel Van Eetvelt. Read more »
Patrick Wachel, coach of the ladies team of Anderlecht, reacts enthusiastically to the arrival of Tessa Wullaert. Her arrival is a new quality injection for his team. "After Kassandra Missipo and Amber Maximus, Tessa is the third Red Flame to play for our team," he says with satisfaction. Read more »
This afternoon, Tessa Wullaert was introduced as the newest addition to the Anderlecht ladies. The Red Flame comes from the English top club Manchester City. "I am proud to play for Anderlecht. I am pleasantly surprised by the vision of the sports leaders to further develop women's football in Belgium," she said. Read more »
Sieben Dewaele can call himself a player of Heerenveen next season. The Anderlecht youth product hopes to take the necessary steps forward during his loan. "It is important for me to play as many games as possible, to gain experience and to make progress," he says. Read more »
According to the Greek Sportime, Ognjen Vranjes has reached an agreement with AEK Athens for a three-year contract. With a small sum, the remaining contract with Anderlecht would be bought off. All paperwork will be completed in the coming days. Read more »
In the absence of Vincent Kompany, Hendrik Van Crombrugge wore the captain's armband against Nantes. Afterwards, the goalkeeper had an extensive interview with Sporza. He praises the defensive stability and acknowledges that the offensive must be more efficient. Read more »
He reached number ten, but Peter Zulj seems to have fund his place on Vincent Kompany and Frank Vercauteren's as number six. The Austrian does not care, he feels that he can be very important in this position. "I have a key role." Read more »
There is already one RSC Anderlecht player who has a title, Josué Sa, the Portuguese rises with his rental club Huesca to the Spanish first division. The defender now hopes that his loan will become an extended stay, although much will depend on the asking price. Read more »
Karel Van Eetvelt was the first to pronounce the title's ambitions. In the meantime, there is no longer a year of transition, so the title is really the goal or certainly the top three. "Sometimes we can make Bruges very upset". Read more »
RSC Anderlecht playe twice with a complety different team in and against Saint-Etienne. It shows once again how many players have the Purple & White in its core. Far too much and Frank Vercauteren realizes that: "Thirty players is too much." Read more »
Michel Vlap scored against Saint-Etienne, it was the reward for his hard work and enthusiasm on the field. The Dutchman immediately set the tone in the way he wants to go this season. Read more »
