It was no successful weekend for the Anderlecht players who moved away on loan trial. Samuel Bastien was the only player who appeared in the starting eleven and Andy Kawaya was not even picked up in the selection of Willem II. Read more »
Most Anderlecht matches attract many foreign scouts, and tonight's match against Zulte Waregem is not an exception. Scouts from Dortmund and Zenit Saint-Peterburg will be in the stands, but also American side Kansas City are attending this evening's game. Read more »
Besnik Hasi asked for reinforcements in the winter break, and got all he wanted. "I have no more excuses", says the coach. "Both myself as the players want to show what we are made of." Read more »
Filip Djuricic plays football the way Anderlecht wants it: spectacular and attacking. "I feel great here. I give the fans what they want: attacking football. I want to launch my career again here." Read more »
Bram Nuytinck does not get a lot of play time this season and he had surely expected to play more after having extended his contract. "This situation isn't good for anyone", the defender reacts. Read more »
Nicolas Frutos succesfully accomplished his first important mission as coach of the U21. "This victory is great for the club and for the players", reacted Frutos after the match against Arsenal. Read more »
Samuel Bastien is playing a great season with Avellino and is very happy in Italy. "The fans are comparing me with Kevin De Bruyne", the youngster reacts. "However, I am keeping my feet on the ground." Read more »
A transfer to FC Sion was cancelled yesterday but it looks like an American team would be interested in Anthony Vanden Borre. In the meanwhile, Vanden Borre's relatives are more and more frustrated because of his manager's behaviour. Read more »
Anthony Vanden Borre will not be joining Swiss side FC Sion. His manager Fouad Ben Koulder now claims that Vanden Borre will join the Anderlecht U21 and that he will show an excellent mentality. Read more »
Not only FC Sion are keen to sign Anderlecht's Anthony Vanden Borre, also Grasshopper Zurich and FC Bazel are said to be interested in the young defender. The transfer window is still open in Switzerland until 15 February so it looks like the former Red Devil might make a move soon. Read more »
Anthony Vanden Borre is in Switzerland at the moment to visit the training center of Sion and to negotiate on a possible transfer. Anderlecht will not block the transfer and are not asking for a transfer fee. Read more »
Will Anthony Vanden Borre finally leave Anderlecht? Swiss media are reporting that FC Sion are currently negotiating a transfer of the Anderlecht defender. The transfer window in Switzerland is still opened until 15 February, but there might still be an obstacle. Read more »
Samuel Bastien is leaving a great impression at Avellino and also his team mate Benjamin Mokulu testifies that the 19-year-old midfielder is playing a very solid season. Read more »
17-year-old Malian defender Abdoul Karim Danté, who will be joining Anderlecht shortly, has been nominated for the all stars team of African Nations Championship. He is one of the four defenders of this top team, that is being dominated by tournament winner Congo. Read more »
It has not been a great weekend for the players who left Anderlecht on loan trial. Andy Kawaya (Willem II), Nathan Kabasele (De Graafschap) and Hervé Matthys (Westerlo) all stayed an entire match on the bench at their respective teams. Read more »
Mali failed to win the finals of the African Nations Championship. They were defeated by Congo with a 3-0 score. Abdoul Karim Danté, who is close to a transfer to Anderlecht, played the entire match. Read more »
Roger Vanden Stock criticized Anthony Vanden Borre and especially his manager Fouad Ben Kouider. The manager is upset by the statements of Vanden Stock and replies to him. Read more »
The transfer window is closed in Europe but in Argentina transfers are still allowed until 24 February. Belgrano are still looking at Matias Suarez and would like to sign him. However, the striker is said to have a preference for Spain. Read more »
Anderlecht welcomed four new incoming transfers and Besnik Hasi supports the choices of the board. "The training sessions this week felt like the first week of the preparation on a new season", Hasi said. Read more »
Matias Suarez was close to a transfer to Nantes but finally stayed at Anderlecht. Since he recovered from an injury, he has troubles finding back his old level and he is no longer a key player at the Mauves. Read more »
Fede Vico went to Spanish side Albacete on loan trial on the last day of the transfer period. "Albacete really wanted me", Vico reacts. Read more »
Chairman Roger Vanden Stock also talked about Anthony Vanden Borre, and a possible return to the first team. The chairman is very disappointed in the player but still believes in his talent. "He is a son of the team", Vanden Stock states. Read more »
Chairman Roger Vanden Stock usually avoids to talk to the press, but every time he does it, he has some interesting things to tell. The chairman had some strong quotes about several Anderlecht players. Read more »
Anderlecht also signed two youngsters: Emmanuel Sowah Adjei and Glécio. Adjei is a right defender, Glécio a left one. "These are reinforcements for the U21 team and we will see how they progress", Van Holsbeeck reacted on the transfers. Read more »
Anderlecht accomplished four incoming transfers this transfer window and manager Herman Van Holsbeeck calls the past period successful. Unfortunately, the transfer of Carlos Mané was rejected by his coach. Read more »
Samuel Bastien is currently playing for Italian Serie B team Avellino on loan trial and has caught the attention of several European teams. Italian Juventus and Premier League team Liverpool are reported to be interested in the young player. Read more »
Matias Suarez was very close to a deal with French side FC Nantes. The fans were worried about a possible transfer of their Argentinian favourite, but in the end the striker stayed at Anderlecht. "It was Suarez who wanted to leave", claims manager Van Holsbeeck. Read more »
Honduran newspaper La Prensa are reporting that Sevilla made an ultimate offer to sign Andy Najar. The Spanish team wanted to spend 7 million Euros on the winger, but Anderlecht rejected the offer for one of its key players. Read more »
Also Stéphane Badji was presented to the press this afternoon. "I am delighted to have signed for this great team", Badji sounded convinced about his new club. Read more »
Anderlecht presented Alexander Büttner to the press this afternoon. The Dutchman left a very motivated impression. "If the coach needs me Friday, I am ready", he claims. Read more »
Anthony Vanden Borre did not find a team before the end of the transfer deadline. There might come a solution from Russia or Israël but the defender will get the chance to prove himself at Anderlecht as well. Read more »
Anderlecht completed the transfer of Glécio yesterday. This is an 18-year old Brazilian left defender. The player will join the Anderlecht U21 in a first stage and might get his chance at the first team later. Read more »
