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 19-06-2016 

Anderlecht finds agreement with Nürnberg

Anderlecht finds agreement with Nürnberg

The move of coach René Weiler from FC Nürnberg to RSC Anderlecht has finally been completed. Both parties have reached an agreement and the new Anderlecht coach will probably be presented to the press tomorrow. Read more »


First training tomorrow

First training tomorrow

The first training session of the season is scheduled at Neerpede tomorrow at 2.30 pm. René Weiler will most likely become the new head coach and lead his first training. Read more »


Weiler landed in Brussels

Weiler landed in Brussels

René Weiler landed in Brussels yesterday afternoon, which is remarkable as Anderlecht and FC Nürnberg have not reached an agreement yet. Anderlecht want to start the first training session of the season with their new coach and seem to be sure the move of Weiler will soon be completed. Read more »


Frutos being promoted?

Frutos being promoted?

Nicolas Frutos will probably move up again at Anderlecht. He will be staff member of the first team this season. René Weiler will most likely bring his own assistant to the Astridpark. The negotiations between Anderlecht and Nürnberg are continuing over the weekend. Read more »


Players return to Neerpede

Players return to Neerpede

About twenty players appeared for their medical tests at the training complex of Neerpede. Some Anderlecht are getting a few extra days holidays as they had to play a match with their national team. Kara Mbodj, Mahmoud Hassan, Frank Acheampong, Fabrice N'Sakala and Sofiane Hanni will return to Brussels later.  Read more »


 18-06-2016 

Euro 2016: easy win for Belgium

Euro 2016: easy win for Belgium

Belgium scored three goals this afternoon against Ireland. Former Anderlecht player Romelu Lukaku made two, Witsel scored the other goal. With this victory, Belgium take the second place in the group and have enough with a draw against Sweden to qualify for the next round. Read more »



 17-06-2016 

Several familiar faces at Neerpede

Several familiar faces at Neerpede

The medical tests were scheduled at Neerpede today. The usual players were present, but there were also several familiar faces that did not often appear on the training pitch last season. Amongst them: Anthony Vanden Borre, Aaron Leya Iseka and Samuel Bastien. Read more »


Weiler offered a two-year contract

Weiler offered a two-year contract

René Weiler will be offered a two-year contract at Anderlecht, states manager Herman Van Holsbeeck in German media. As soon as the negotiations with Nürnberg have been completed, Weiler will be moving to Brussels. Read more »



Result based contract

Result based contract

Herman Van Holsbeeck still has to reach an agreement with FC Nürnberg about the move of René Weiler to the Astridpark. The indemnity fee is rated to be around 700,000 euros but this might go down. Weiler will sign a result based contract. Read more »


Four youngsters join first team

Four youngsters join first team

The yearly medical tests are scheduled at Anderlecht for today and apart from Anthony Vanden Borre four other youngsters are joining the first team. Wout Faes, Kassim Doumbia, Emmanuel Sowah  (picture) and Jorn Vancamp are the lucky ones. The first training session of the season is planned on Monday. Read more »


 16-06-2016 


 15-06-2016 

Scifo not the new coach

Scifo not the new coach

Roger Vanden Stock had an appointment with Enzo Scifo yesterday to inform him he will not become the new coach of RSC Anderlecht. Scifo lacks experience to take the lead of the team. He was clearly disappointed but respects the decision. Read more »


New coach: Weiler or Solskjaer?

New coach: Weiler or Solskjaer?

Anderlecht are desperately looking for a new coach and still have several options and styles to choose from. Paul Le Guen looks to be an important candidate, but also René Weiler and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are reported to be in the picture. Read more »


 13-06-2016 

Euro 2016: Belgium immediately defeated

Euro 2016: Belgium immediately defeated

Belgium lost their first match on Euro 2016. The Red Devils were completely overclassed on tactical level by the Italians. Belgian coach Wilmots had chosen for three controlling midfielders with Nainggolan, Witsel and Fellaini. The result was a slow pace and lack of creativity. Read more »


Trophy for goalkeepers

Trophy for goalkeepers

The Jupiler Pro League is launching a new trophy next season. They not only award the top scorer and the player with the most assists, but also the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets will be playing with a special shirt.  Read more »


Also Le Guen in the loop

Also Le Guen in the loop

Anderlecht are looking at the French market in their search for a new coach. Paul Le Guen might also be a possible candidate. This 52-year-old Frenchman is the former coach of Oman, Cameroon, PSG, Rangers, Lyon and Rennes. Read more »


Frutos interim coach

Frutos interim coach

If there is still no new first coach on 20 July, Nicolas Frutos will temporarily lead the training sessions of the first team. Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck apparently wants to take the time to choose a new head coach for the Mauves. Read more »


Peeters returns to U21

Peeters returns to U21

The first training session at Anderlecht are in four days, and they still do not have a first coach. Anderlecht are taking their precautions and have moved youth coach René Peeters to the U21 team. It looks evident that Nicolas Frutos will lead the first training sessions of the season for the first team. Read more »



 11-06-2016 

 10-06-2016 

Puel says no to Anderlecht

Puel says no to Anderlecht

Claude Puel rejected the offer to become the new first coach of RSC Anderlecht. This has been confirmed by both L'Equipe and the Anderlecht board. Enzo Scifo might be the next target, or would there still be another option? Read more »


Fanday on Sunday 31 July?

Fanday on Sunday 31 July?

It is not official yet, but communication manager David Steegen admitted Anderlecht would like to play their first game on Saturday away. This would mean they are planning to organize the Fanday in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on Sunday 31 July. Read more »


Puel says no to Anderlecht

Puel says no to Anderlecht

Claude Puel said no to Anderlecht. The Frenchmen is not willing to join the Mauves and build on a new team. A salary of two million euro per year could not convince him. The name of Rémi Garde is now being mentioned in Brussels as a possible option. Read more »



 07-06-2016 

Claude Puel as trainer, Scifo as T2?

Claude Puel as trainer, Scifo as T2?

Frenchman Claude Puel seems to be in pole position to become Anderlecht's new trainer. A break-through is expected on Sunday. In two weeks, the trainings for the new season start again so a decision as to be made fast. Read more »


 01-06-2016 

Anderlecht start season on 17 June

Anderlecht start season on 17 June

Anderlecht are starting the preparation for the new season on Friday 17 June. This means the Mauves have about six weeks to prepare for the preliminary rounds of the Champions League on 26/27 July and the start of the Belgian competition (29-31 July). Read more »


 30-05-2016 

Pioli in pole position

Pioli in pole position

Stefano Pioli is in pole position to become the new coach of RSC Anderlecht. Negotiations have started and these seem to progress in a positive way. He will probably bring his assistant, Giacomo Murelli. This could mean Nicoles Frutos becomes the third coach. Read more »


Interest in physical coach Cercle Bruges

Interest in physical coach Cercle Bruges

Anderlecht are looking at Wim Langenbick as new physical coach. Langenbick is currently working for Cercle Bruges and his mission at Anderlecht would be to work closer together with "Move to Cure" of Lieven Maesschalck. Read more »


Ezekiel moves to China

Ezekiel moves to China

It comes as no surprise that Imoh Ezekiel is leaving Anderlecht. The Nigerian striker is said to be making a move to China. A return of Mbark Boussoufa to Anderlecht also looks unlikely, as he is close to a deal with Turkish side Fenerbahce. Read more »


 27-05-2016 


 26-05-2016 

Galatasaray want Hasi

Galatasaray want Hasi

Besnik Hasi has to look for another job and might make a move to Turkey. Several media are reporting that Hasi might become the new head coach of Turkish side Galatasaray. Read more »


New function for Mo Ouahbi

New function for Mo Ouahbi

Mo Ouahbi has been active as staff member at Anderlecht for twelve years now and moved for the first team last year. As Anderlecht are restructuring their staff, Ouahbi will get another function. Read more »


Max de Jong still hesitating

Max de Jong still hesitating

Max de Jong is one of the only staff members who is still allowed to stay, but his current contract will be downgraded. The Dutchman is honored he can stay, but is still hesitating to sign a new contract. Read more »


Stefano Pioli Hasi's successor?

Stefano Pioli Hasi's successor?

Italian media are reporting that Anderlecht are reporting with Stefano Pioli, former coach at Lazio Roma. Pioli has only been active in Italy so far. On 3 April, he was sacked at Lazio after the 1-4 defeat against AS Roma. Read more »


Official: Besnik Hasi sacked as Anderlecht coach

Official: Besnik Hasi sacked as Anderlecht coach

Anderlecht leaves no more room for speculation, the board has just officially announced Besnik Hasi has been sacked as coach of the Mauves. The coach thanks the chairman and the Anderlecht board and is grateful for the chances he got. He also states Anderlecht will be forever in his heart. Read more »


 25-05-2016 

Technical staff being restructured

Technical staff being restructured

Anderlecht realize they have to change drastically their strategy and the entire technical staff will be restructured. Only Mohammed Ouahbi and goalkeeper coach Max de Jong are likely to stay at Anderlecht. Read more »


Collaboration with Lieven Maesschalck

Collaboration with Lieven Maesschalck

Anderlecht are planning to work closer together with Lieven Maesschalck in the future. This obviously has consequences for the current medical staff. Jochen De Coene will continue to lead the medical cell. Read more »


Hasi close to the exit

Hasi close to the exit

Besnik Hasi is said to have been sacked by Anderlecht. This news will probably be communicated this Friday. This does not come as a surprise, as Hasi's results have not been impressive this season. Read more »


Anderlecht considering Peter Maes

Anderlecht considering Peter Maes

Besnik Hasi is still Anderlecht coach so far but the board is looking for alternatives behind the scenes. Peter Maes, currently coach at Racing Genk, might be an important candidate. Read more »


Anderlecht want Defour to stay

Anderlecht want Defour to stay

Steven Defour's move to Anderlecht has not been a success so far. As he used to play at Standard, he is not the favorite player for the fans. However, Anderlecht would like Steven Defour to stay in Brussels. Read more »


 24-05-2016 

Okaka not selected for Euros

Okaka not selected for Euros

Stefano Okaka does not appear in the Italian selection for the European Championship in France in about a month. National coach Antonio Conte chose for Eder, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Pellè and Simone Zaza in the attack. Read more »


Only small chance to reach group stage CL

Only small chance to reach group stage CL

Anderlecht gained a ticket for the preliminary rounds of the Champions League, but this also have some negative sides. First of all, they will need to play their first matches at the end of July. On top of that, chances are very small that they will manage to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. Read more »


 23-05-2016 



 21-05-2016 

 18-05-2016 

Vercauteren does not say no to Anderlecht

Vercauteren does not say no to Anderlecht

Frank Vercauteren is one of the possible candidates to take over Besnik Hasi's position as coach of Anderlecht and apparently the former Anderlecht player and coach would not say no to a return to the Astridpark. Read more »


 14-05-2016