Anderlecht's players will resume training on Friday, June 20, with physical tests, followed by first field training on Monday, June 23. The team will be at training camp from July 7 to 14 in Renesse, Netherlands, where they will continue to prepare for the new season. Several friendly games are also scheduled during the preparation. On June 28, they will take on La Louvière, while the opponents for the games on July 5 and 13 are not yet known. Read more »
What has been circulating in the media for several days has now been officially confirmed by Anderlecht: the club will continue with Besnik Hasi as head coach. “We have talked to each other frequently. Those talks showed that the coach's analysis and intentions are in line with those of the management,” Anderlecht said. Read more »
Today Keisuke Goto celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
It is still uncertain where Adryelson's future lies. In principle, he will resume training at Lyon on July 7, although another transfer is also a possibility. Brazilian media are already reporting interest from Gremio, Francis Amuzu's club. Read more »
In a post on Instagram, Samuel Edozie said goodbye to Anderlecht today. “To the players, the coaching staff, the supporters and everyone who makes Anderlecht the incredible club it is: I want to thank you for making me feel at home from day one. It has been a season I will never forget.” Read more »
Besiktas failed to jump over Samsunspor tonight, finishing fourth in the Turkish league. With that, it joins last among Anderlecht's possible opponents in the second preliminary round of the Europa League.
Read more »
Over a month after he announced his retirement from Anderlecht, Hubert Lemaire will start working at RAEC Mons. The 64-year-old Lemaire will become assistant coach at the club from the Walloon highest amateur league. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal won the second match of the playoff final against a weakened Charleroi by supremacy. With a convincing 7-1 victory, the team led by coach Luca Cragnaz took an important step towards the title. Players Raul, Edu, Darlan, Luiggi, Sekulic, Grello and De Kerf were responsible for the goals. Anderlecht is now ready for the decisive match, which will take place Monday evening in Roosdaal. Read more »
Top scorer Bertaccini of STVV does not seem to be coming to Anderlecht. The striker has a market value of three million euros, but the Limburg club is currently asking for five. That amount is beyond what Olivier Renard can and wants to spend. So it seems that Bertaccini will not play in the purple and white next season. Whether Sint-Truiden, which still maintains solid relations with Anderlecht after Patris' transfer, will lower the price remains to be seen. Read more »
After an unexpected defeat against Charleroi in the first game of the playoff final, RSC Anderlecht Futsal faces a crucial challenge tonight in Roosdaal. To still have a chance of winning the title, a victory is essential. Manager Lieven Baert has increased the pressure on the players by warning of possible budget cuts and salary reductions if they miss the title. Charleroi, which is missing two key players, could opt for a cautious approach. Indeed, if RSCA wins, a third game awaits. Read more »
Aston Villa are said to be open to negotiating a final transfer of Leander Dendoncker. A 7 million purchase option was provided for in the midfielder's rental contract, but that is a touch too high for Anderlecht. However, Aston Villa would like to get rid of the player and is therefore willing to negotiate. Dendoncker might even be allowed to leave for free, but the player would have to divide his salary by three if he wants to stay at Anderlecht. Read more »
Anderlecht held its final Fan Board of the season yesterday. Chairman Wouter Vandenhaute was absent as he will no longer get involved in sporting decision-making, something fans have long been calling for. The final sporting responsibility lies entirely with Tim Borguet and Olivier Renard. This change should bring clarity both internally and to the fans. Read more »
The list of coaches who have applied to RSC Anderlecht has been shortened to a shortlist, according to the press. Besnik Hasi is even mentioned in the media as the favorite to extend his position at the club. Hasi's in-depth knowledge of the club and the players is an important advantage in this consideration. Read more »
The KDB Cup 2025, which will take place on 31 May and 1 June in Drongen, promises to be a high-level event for young football talents from Europe. The tournament attracts prestigious clubs, including Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSV, in addition to Anderlecht's U15s. Anderlecht, led by coach Stéphane Stassin, will face challenging opponents such as Chelsea and LOSC Lille in Group C. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren has proposed to his girlfriend Zoë Ghaïlani while traveling. His Instagram reads, “United by God, connected forever.” Read more »
Union will play Champions League next season. Initially, OHL's King Power at den Dreef stadium was considered to host those matches and the club has an agreement on that as well. There is also an agreement to play matches at the Heysel, but Union may now also want to negotiate with Anderlecht to play the Champions League at the Lotto Park. Read more »
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 »
Today Enzo Sternal celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Colin Coosemans is recognized as Anderlecht's best player this season, but disappointment over the number of wins in the Champion's Play-Offs lingers. The goalkeeper describes the season as tumultuous, with too many fluctuations and a lack of consistency, especially in the league. Despite a reasonable European run and a good cup campaign with admittedly a disappointing apotheosis, the disappointment in the league is great. Coosemans points to the change of three trainers as a major factor in the instability within the club. Read more »
The future of Besnik Hasi as coach of RSC Anderlecht remains uncertain. An evaluation of his performance during the Champion's Play-Offs will take place before the end of the week, after which a final decision is expected. Olivier Renard and Tim Borguet are making the decision and want to consider their choice carefully. So all options remain open for the moment, including the possibility of keeping Hasi on board. Read more »
Romelu Lukaku is considering a return to RSC Anderlecht, but his plans extend beyond just his role as a player. According to Le Soir, Lukaku has held several talks with Marc Coucke and is also sharing his ideas with others involved at the club. His goal is to make Anderlecht competitive again at both national and European level, with a focus on developing talents from the club's own academy. In addition, Lukaku is considering a possible financial investment in the club, although there are still uncertainties about the feasibility and involvement of other investors. Read more »
Yesterday, the Pro League presented its awards for the 2024-2025 season. Ardon Jashari was voted 'Player of the Season'. Kasper Dolberg finished tenth in this vote.
Read more »
Robbie Rensenbrink is one of two players who were additionally inducted into the Pro League Hall of Fame yesterday. The Dutchman played for Anderlecht between 1971 and 1980. In 2007, he was named the best foreigner ever in Belgium. Read more »
Today it's exactly 117 years ago that the club was founded. Happy birthday Anderlecht and some more beautiful years! Read more »
Anderlecht finished the season in fourth place in the championship, qualifying for the second preliminary round of the Europa League. The draw for the second qualifying round is scheduled for June 18, 2025. Anderlecht is series leader. Loss would send purple and white to the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. Read more »
Besnik Hasi, the coach of RSC Anderlecht, doesn't know anything yet about his future at the club. He leaves the decision to the club management, who have not made any statements so far. Hasi stressed that they have identified the club's problems and that solutions are available. One of the club management's priorities is to reduce injuries among the players, while also improving the tactical approach. Read more »
Anderlecht will be seeded in the second Europa League preliminary round. Not all the teams are known yet, but the status of series head cannot escape Anderlecht. We explain how that works. Read more »
French club Lille OSC has confirmed that Canadian striker David will leave the club. In anticipation of his departure, management has already begun the search for a suitable replacement. Two attackers from the Jupiler Pro League are on Lille's radar. The club is considering Ivanovic from Union and also Kasper Doberg. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is in talks with Edward Still for a position on the technical staff next season. Still is currently under contract at French Lens, where he was T2 under his brother Will. The latter recently announced his departure from Lens to assist his sick wife. Read more »
Today Lilian Vergeylen celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Anderlecht suffered a disappointing defeat last night in the first leg of the final of the playoffs. Despite an early opening goal from Edu, the team went down 3-2. To defend their title as champions, RSCA Futsal must now win in Roosdaal on Friday and win the deciding match again at home a few days later. A few tickets are still available for the return match, which takes place on May 30 at 8:30 p.m. Read more »
Belgian security services have bugged a box in the RSC Anderlecht stadium used by Chinese tech giant Huawei for lobbying activities on MEPs. The activities are part of a major investigation. Huawei rented the lodge this season for about 50,000 euros. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini is on Anderlecht's radar, but in an interview, the striker seems to indicate that Union's style of play would suit him, especially because of the formation in which Union plays. Union will likely face a number of departures, even if it plays champion. So there is certainly a chance that the neighbors from Saint-Gilles could become a competitor for Bertaccini. Read more »
Joren Dom put an end to his career after a season with RSCA Futures, but this season he was struck by the talent of Ibrahim Kanaté, who arrived in January. The Malian has adapted directly to Anderlecht,” he says, ”and has been a direct addition to the group". Read more »
To be crowned Belgian champions, RSC Anderlecht Futsal will have to overcome FT Charleroi, who eliminated FULL Hasselt in the semi-finals. The Carolos finished 3rd in the classic phase of the championship, and the Mauve et Blanc are the obvious favourites. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen enjoyed what RSCA had planned for his final match. As a result, emotions were running high, adds the Purple defender. However, he remained focused on the match and that didn't stop him from enjoying this emotional moment. Read more »
According to media reports, Bram Geers could soon return to RSC Anderlecht's medical staff. Geers, who previously worked under coach Vincent Kompany, is currently active at Bayern Munich. With a desire to return to Belgium, RSC Anderlecht seems to be a serious option for the former staff member. In addition, the club has decided to increase the budget for the medical department, which could facilitate Geers' return. Read more »
Anderlecht's position for this season is fixed: fourth. Purple-White thus fails to meet the goals set beforehand and may speak again of a disappointing season. On July 24, the team from Brussels will have to play their first European match. Anderlecht will play in the second preliminary round of the Europa League. The return match is scheduled on July 31. In case of elimination, Anderlecht will return to the third preliminary round of the Conference League (followed by a play-off). Read more »
Today Nicholas Rutgeerts celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Besnik Hasi noted that Brugge and Union have beaten RSCA several times this season because they have more quality and character. RSCA lack both these ingredients, according to the coach, and the purple team needs to move on.
Read more »
Anderlecht would have knocked on Mark van Bommel's door again, according to certain media. So it looks like Hasi will be on the bench for the last time at purple and white next week. Van Bommel had been probed once before, but refused at the time. The Dutchman wanted to be able to lead a full preparation and bring along his entire staff. Those conditions could possibly be met today. Van Bommel was previously coach of Wolfsburg, PSV and Antwerp and seems ready to start again as a trainer. Read more »
Analyst Alexander Teklak expresses concern about Anderlecht's condition. “Hasi should be disappointed with his team considering a clear gap was visible again anyway,” he felt. Teklak especially sees a mental problem with purple and white: “Players are hampered by fear of failure,” he believes. He immediately takes two example: Huerta, who started excellently and now seems to have a fear of making mistakes. Read more »
In yesterday's match against Club Brugge, Mario Stroeykens saw his team create several good chances in the first half. “But despite all these opportunities, however, we lacked efficiency and that was the big problem for us today,” he said after the match. “The three goals conceded in the first half determined the outcome of the match early on. In the second half, we were also unable to capitalize on our chances and make it a game again,” he said. Read more »
Due to Antwerp's defeat yesterday against Union, Anderlecht is mathematically certain of European football. It will enter the 2nd qualifying round of Europa League. Purple White will thus play two more games this season. Read more »
Thomas Chatelle believes that Besnik Hasi's record is not good enough, yet he has the profile to shake up the Anderlecht dressing room. The first three games were all defeats, which didn't help the coach, but Hasi regained some stability when he reverted to four defenders. Read more »
Nordin Jbari gives Besnik Hasi a 70% since his return to RSCA, Hasi has been able to change some things but not everything says the consultant. Anderlecht's T1 has made the players face up to their responsibilities, and this was very clear in the case of Leander Dendocnker, according to Jbari. Read more »
