News with tag "Interviews"


 03-07-2025 

Lukaku: "I will always defend Anderlecht"

Lukaku:

In a recent episode of the Koolcast Sport, Romelu Lukaku highlighted his strong bond with RSC Anderlecht. The footballer expressed his gratitude for the support he received following the death of his grandfather, a profound event in his youth. Lukaku stated, "Anderlecht saved my life," stressing that their help went beyond football. Lukaku, who joined Anderlecht at the age of 14, lost his grandmother before and describes his grandfather as his "hero." Read more »


 02-07-2025 


 01-07-2025 

 28-06-2025 

'Ghanaian Antwi on loan to Anderlecht'

'Ghanaian Antwi on loan to Anderlecht'

According to reports from Ghana, 18-year-old Dacosta Antwi is making the move to Anderlecht. Purple-White would initially rent the left-footed central defender from Young Apostles FC. If he does well, the loan will be converted into a permanent contract. Read more »



 24-06-2025 

Stromae makes remix of "Anderlecht, Champion"

Stromae makes remix of

Paul Van Haver, aka Stromae, made a version/remix of Lange JoJo's song, Anderlecht, champion. Traditionally, Lange Jo Jo's classic song, is played before every home game kickoff. How Stromae's version will be incorporated remains to be seen. Read more »


'Anderlecht formally apply for Dennis'

'Anderlecht formally apply for Dennis'

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has formally applied to Göztepe for Anthony Dennis for the first time. The Walloon transfer journalist speaks of an opening offer of 3.25 million euros. There is also German interest, but Anderlecht is said to be the most concrete. Read more »


Lukaku: "2027 is the ideal moment"

Lukaku:

Romelu Lukaku reflected on the Red Devils, his year at Napoli but especially his return to Anderlecht in an extensive interview. "Family-wise, 2027 would be the most ideal time to return," he sounded. Read more »


 21-06-2025 

Renard: "We prefer young players with a lot of potential"

Renard:

Olivier Renard is satisfied with the Europa League draw. Especially since RSC Anderlecht did not draw any big names, which is the most important thing for him. Renard is aware, however, that the team must be ready for this confrontation which does fall early in the preparation.  Read more »



 17-06-2025 

Hubert grateful for his Anderlecht period

Hubert grateful for his Anderlecht period

David Hubert has been appointed as the head coach of OHL, reflecting on his previous tenure at Anderlecht. He expressed gratitude for the experience, stating: "Without them, I would not be here now. My time at Anderlecht was incredibly educational, akin to earning a 'master's degree in coaching.'" Hubert acknowledged the complexities of working within such a prestigious club but took pride in leading the team to the cup final and playoffs. However, he lamented that he was unable to complete the last ten matches of the season. Read more »


 11-06-2025 

Coosemans in Pro League 'Team of the Season'

Coosemans in Pro League 'Team of the Season'

The Pro League has announced the top team of the past season. With Colin Coosemans, Anderlecht supplies a player. Club Brugge is best represented with five players. Union and Genk have two each. Antwerp, like Anderlecht, have one. Read more »



'Leeds started talks with Stroeykens'

'Leeds started talks with Stroeykens'

The Walloon transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Mario Stroeykens enjoys concrete interest from Leeds United. The club, promoted to the Premier League, is said to have already held exploratory talks to sound out his personal requirements. Leeds did not yet make a formal bid with Anderlecht. Read more »



 10-06-2025 

 09-06-2025 

'Nygren high on list at Anderlecht'

'Nygren high on list at Anderlecht'

According to Walloon transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is seriously interested in Benjamin Nygren, a 23-year-old winger from Nordsjaelland. Nygren will be out of contract at the end of December, which makes him very attractive financially. Read more »


 08-06-2025 

Bellamy (coach Wales): 'Enjoyed my time at Anderlecht'

Bellamy (coach Wales): 'Enjoyed my time at Anderlecht'

In 2021, Craig Bellamy left his position as assistant coach at RSC Anderlecht for personal reasons. His friend and coach, Vincent Kompany, struggled to convey the news to the player group, so emotional was he. Bellamy's career has been marked by both highs and lows, but in Brussels he had found a certain stability. He cherishes fond memories of his time in Belgium, where he lived on Avenue Louise and appreciated the country's structure. Read more »


 06-06-2025 

'Anderlecht makes bid for 18-year-old Ivorian'

'Anderlecht makes bid for 18-year-old Ivorian'

Anderlecht has made a 1.5 million euro bid for Ismael Petcho Camara, an 18-year-old flanker from Norway's Haugesund. So reports Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations for a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option are ongoing, the transfer specialist said. Read more »


 05-06-2025 

Dolberg: “Hasi has clear ideas”

Dolberg: “Hasi has clear ideas”

In the Danish media, Kasper Dolberg also briefly discusses Besnik Hasi's contract extension. “He is a real clubman and enjoys respect and esteem,” Dolberg said. “He has clear ideas about how he wants to play. That will be interesting.” Read more »


Dolberg: “Step up is still the ambition”

Dolberg: “Step up is still the ambition”

 Will Kasper Dolberg stay with Anderlecht? It will be one of the hot topics this summer. Speaking to Danish media, the striker says he feels very good in Brussels and at Anderlecht, but that a transfer cannot be ruled out. “But then everything has to be right,” he said. Read more »


 04-06-2025 

Colassin on departure: 'Victim role would be too easy'

Colassin on departure: 'Victim role would be too easy'

In La Dernière Heure, Antoine Colassin looks back on his first season at Beerschot. The fact that he failed to break through at Anderlecht is also discussed. “The step to another club did me good. It was important to realize that not everyone can succeed at Anderlecht.” Read more »


Debast: “I follow almost all Anderlecht matches”

Debast: “I follow almost all Anderlecht matches”

Zeno Debast has had a remarkable year, winning both the championship and the cup with Sporting Lisbon. The young player highlights the Portuguese's passion for soccer and the intensity of the matches, especially against arch-rival Benfica. Since coming to Portugal, Debast has gained six pounds of muscle mass. According to him, people in Portugal work more professionally. But there is also more budget. Read more »


 03-06-2025 

LDH: 'Healthy tension between Coucke and Vandenhaute'

LDH: 'Healthy tension between Coucke and Vandenhaute'

La Dernière Heure brings an article that capitalizes on Humo's coverage earlier. According to the Walloon newspaper, the Humo article is based on rumors that have been floating around the club for some time. The newspaper also unpacks in the same article with the news that Wouter Vandenhaute still has a mandate as president until 2031. Read more »


 02-06-2025 

'Senegalese Sarr to Anderlecht in January'

'Senegalese Sarr to Anderlecht in January'

According to the Senegalese news website Football 13, Oumar Sarr has signed a 4.5-year contract with Anderlecht. Sarr will not join purple and white until January, when he turns 18, though. He may first be based at the Futures to mature. Read more »


 30-05-2025 

Coucke: Lukaku will (someday) return to RSCA

Coucke: Lukaku will (someday) return to RSCA

Marc Coucke confirmed in a broadcast on VTM that Romelu Lukaku will play for the club again in the future. The exact date of his return is not yet known and may not even happen for another three years. For now, however, Lukaku will focus on the Champions League, which he will participate in next season with Napoli alongside Kevin de Bruyne. Read more »


 29-05-2025 

 28-05-2025 

Play4 ends 'Sports Late Night'

Play4 ends 'Sports Late Night'

The broadcast Play4 will stop the program 'Sports Late Night' which featured summaries of matches from the Jupiler Pro League and foreign leagues. The channel has confirmed the news. Read more »


 27-05-2025 

Albert: “RSCA is ill"

Albert: “RSCA is ill

Philippe Albert judges RSCA's season as insufficient. Anderlecht recorded 19 defeats in all competitions, which is far too many. The fact that there has been a succession of three coaches this season is also a reason cited by the former player.
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 24-05-2025 

Debast: “RSCA need stability”.

Debast: “RSCA need stability”.

Zeno Debast admits that RSCA has gone through a lot of changes this season, new players but three coaches for one season which is huge. He'd like to see his parent club find some stability and start looking forward. Read more »


Hasi: “Not talking about my future until after Sunday”

Hasi: “Not talking about my future until after Sunday”

Two days before the last game of the season, Besnik Hasi spoke to the press one more time. The Anderlecht coach was asked questions about his future, that of Mario Stroeykens and that of the club. “Guys like De Cat, Kanaté, Goto and De Greef can bring a bright future to the club, but then they have to be well surrounded,” he said. Read more »


 17-05-2025 

Hasi: “Would like to remain trainer of Anderlecht”

Hasi: “Would like to remain trainer of Anderlecht”

Besnik Hasi is facing his last two games as Anderlecht coach. “A final decision on an extended stay will only be made after the season. There is more work than I thought, but it is a challenge I want to take on,” Hasi said. The evaluation talks with CEO Sports Tim Borguet and sporting director Olivier Renard are scheduled after the last game against Racing Genk. Read more »


 15-05-2025 

Ongujimi: "I like working with youngsters"

Ongujimi:

Marvin Ongujimi has been working in the shadows at Mechelen and is about to arrive at RSCA to coach the strikers, it was Besnik Hasi who informed the Purple management of his name, who appreciated the work done by the coach. Read more »


 13-05-2025 

Lardot: "No red for Burgess and no penalty either"

Lardot:

Referee boss Lardot returned to the much-discussed stages of the match between Union and Anderlecht. Lardot does not think Anderlecht should have been awarded a penalty after Mac Allister's “foul”. "The defender makes no movement and Angulo makes an extra jump," it sounds. So the VAR intervention and the ref's final decision were wrong. What Lardot did find correct was the yellow for Burgess after a foul on that same Angulo. "I could have lived with red, but in the end the integrity of the player is not compromised," he said. Read more »


"Anderlecht is gigantic construction site"

Philippe Albert has expressed his concerns about RSC Anderlecht's performance after the disappointing defeat in the final of the Cup of Belgium and the home game against Union. "Specific players, such as Yari Verschaeren and Moussa N'Diaye, did not live up to expectations, while Thorgan Hazard also failed to convince with his play," Albert observed. Albert was also not set up with Wouter Vandenhaute's interview. He called it "a smokescreen for the supporters." Read more »


 12-05-2025 

Coosemans: "The game was decided by details''

Coosemans:

Colin Coosemans noted that his team made too many individual mistakes against Union. "Our mistakes played a decisive role in the outcome of the game," he said. Coosemans stressed that the last two games should not be considered practice matches: "They are crucial to determine who can really prove themselves as a valuable player for Anderlecht." Read more »


Hasi: "Union wanted the victory more."

Hasi:

Besnik Hasi saw his team get off to a very bad start in the game against Union. "That penalty for Union was absolutely avoidable," he said. "Union's aggressiveness allowed them to score the only goal of the match, which came from a ball loss by Yari Verschaeren," he continued. In the second half, Anderlecht improved its play somewhat, but this proved insufficient to turn the game around. Read more »


 09-05-2025 

Boeckx: "Coosemans one of the best goalkeepers in league"

Boeckx:

In the media, Frank Boeckx, former Anderlecht goalkeeper, has expressed his praise for Colin Coosemans, whom he considers one of the best goalkeepers in the league. Boeckx emphasizes that Coosemans is particularly good at keeping his composure during crucial moments of the match. In addition, he praises Coosemans' skill with both feet, which makes him a valuable asset to his team as a co-footed goalkeeper. "His reflexes are of a high level and he shows great skill in one-on-one situations with attackers," he added. Read more »