News with tag "Transfers"


 28-02-2026 

Interest in Egyptian Talent

Interest in Egyptian Talent

Anderlecht is reportedly showing interest in Hossam Abdelmeguid, a 24 year old centre back from Zamalek who made a name for himself in Europe during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament looks set to become a springboard for the young Egyptian, but his club will want a proper fee. As an undisputed starter, Abdelmeguid drew attention with his physical presence and reading of the game. His profile — a modern defender, dominant in duels and comfortable in build up play — immediately attracted interest from several clubs at home and abroad. Read more »


Beuker: Innovation or Unrest for Anderlecht?

Beuker: Innovation or Unrest for Anderlecht?

At 41, the Dutchman Marijn Beuker is emerging as one of the most remarkable figures in modern football. He was shaped in Amsterdam, with experience at the Barça Innovation Hub and the Johan Cruyff University. He built his reputation on a firm conviction: football must evolve, and quickly. Beuker made his name during fourteen years at AZ Alkmaar, where he helped transform the academy with an approach that combined data analysis, training methodology and individual development. Read more »


 27-02-2026 

Mathias Verschaeren: 'Yari is focused on RSCA'

Mathias Verschaeren: 'Yari is focused on RSCA'

From June onwards, Yari Verschaeren's future will lie outside RSC Anderlecht: his contract is expiring and no agreement could be reached regarding his situation. His brother Mathias Verschaeren, who is also his agent, emphasizes that Yari is currently fully focused on the Purple & White. Mathias acknowledges that Yari has gone through a difficult period, but also states that he has worked hard to earn a place in the team. Read more »


Interest in 15-year-old Swedish talent

Interest in 15-year-old Swedish talent

According to Swedish website FotbollDirekt, Anderlecht is among the clubs showing interest in Iacovos Chrysanthou, a 15-year-old forward from IF Brommapojkarna. He signed his first professional contract there this week. He is also attracting interest from Tottenham, Ajax and AZ. "That's special and it proves I'm doing well," Chrysanthou told FotbollDirekt. Read more »



 25-02-2026 

Focus shifts to sporting director

Focus shifts to sporting director

Negotiations with Antoine Sibierski are now moving forward. Some sources describe only exploratory talks, while others speak of 'advanced negotiations'. Sibierski appears to be the current frontrunner. Vincent Mannaert was also mentioned earlier, but he does not seem keen on a quick return to club football. Read more »


Schreuder willing to wait until the summer

Schreuder willing to wait until the summer

It is now clear that Al-Diraiyah is not willing to let coach Alfred Schreuder leave early. The question is what Anderlecht will do: move to another coach now or wait until the summer. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Schreuder has indicated he would also be willing to join the purple-and-white in the summer. His contract runs until June. Read more »


Hazard awaits news on contract extension

Hazard awaits news on contract extension

Because of Olivier Renard's dismissal and the search for a new sporting director and coach, Thorgan Hazard's contract extension is currently on ice. Het Nieuwsblad reports today that Hazard hasn't heard anything about a new deal for two months. It is known that Anderlecht made an offer in the autumn: a one-year contract with an option for an additional year. Hazard himself prefers a straight two-year deal. Read more »


 20-02-2026 

Vazquez: 'I feel at home at Getafe'

Vazquez: 'I feel at home at Getafe'

Luis Vazquez has settled in well at Getafe: he has already scored twice and was named player of the month by his club. The Spanish language played a major role in his quick adaptation, making him feel more at home in Spain than in Belgium. He notes that the training sessions are longer and slightly more intense. “Anderlecht remains a wonderful experience for me, and I also received a lot of support from Nilson Angulo,” he said. Read more »



 19-02-2026 

Goto attracts interest from multiple foreign clubs

Goto attracts interest from multiple foreign clubs

Keisuke Goto is having a strong season at Sint-Truiden, where he plays on loan, and as a result is attracting interest from several foreign clubs. The press has mentioned Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Tottenham, Chelsea, Brighton, Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Figures of €15–20 million are being thrown around for the Japanese player, who is under contract until June 2028. RSCA maintains it has not yet received an offer for its forward, although talks are said to have taken place with English clubs. Read more »


 17-02-2026 

Negotiations with Schreuder are stalling

Negotiations with Schreuder are stalling

Anderlecht remains determined to appoint Alfred Schreuder as its new head coach and hopes to unveil him later this week. Although talks with the Dutch coach are progressing smoothly, a final agreement is not yet in sight due to complex negotiations with his current club. The Brussels side and Schreuder are largely on the same page; they have already discussed the make-up of his technical staff. The 53-year-old is positive about the project and keen on a return closer to home. Read more »


Anderlecht reforms scouting

Anderlecht reforms scouting

The Brussels club has dismissed two employees from its scouting department. Among them is Laurenz Van Looveren, who had been working since 2020 at the training centre in Neerpede as a data analyst. The move is part of a broader reorganization of the scouting structure. Earlier, at the end of last year, the club already parted ways with head scout Dries Belaen. Read more »


Fan Council Report — 9 February

Fan Council Report — 9 February

Last Monday the Fan Council — a delegation of supporters — met with club representatives: CEO Kenneth Bornauw, head of sports Tim Borguet and spokesman Mathias Declercq. Below is a concise translation of the full report published on the Fan Council's Facebook page, summarizing the main points discussed.  Read more »



 16-02-2026 

Alfred Schreuder the only option as new head coach

Alfred Schreuder the only option as new head coach

According to Het Nieuwsblad, Alfred Schreuder is the only remaining candidate to take over as Anderlecht's new head coach. The paper reports that a personal agreement between coach and club is being prepared, but money will be needed to release the Dutchman from his current employer, Al-Diraiyah FC.  Read more »


 12-02-2026 

Simonis also no longer candidate coach

Simonis also no longer candidate coach

After Jon Dahl Tomasson, Anderlecht can also cross Paul Simonis off its shortlist of candidate coaches, Het Nieuwsblad reports. The Dutchman has opted out himself, saying he does not consider it appropriate to take the coaching job without a technical director in place. Read more »


Anderlecht fully committed to Kindermans' return

Anderlecht fully committed to Kindermans' return

Three key positions are currently vacant at Anderlecht: sports director, head coach, and head of youth development. Jean Kindermans is the leading candidate for the latter position. About two years after his departure from Neerpede, a return to RSCA seems possible, where he played an important role in the development of great talents such as Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans, and Zeno Debast in the past. Read more »



 11-02-2026 

Lawsuit on Anderlecht sale: multiple million-euro claims

Lawsuit on Anderlecht sale: multiple million-euro claims

On Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February the court will hear the case concerning the sale of RSC Anderlecht. Several financial claims are central to the proceedings, including ones from club owner Marc Coucke, agent Christophe Henrotay and former manager Herman Van Holsbeeck. Marc Coucke, together with Anderlecht, is seeking a total of €8 million. He disputes a backdated 2017 contract under which agent Christophe Henrotay received a €2 million commission. Read more »



 10-02-2026 

Still to Watford: Bayat's hand

Still to Watford: Bayat's hand

 Edward Still is no longer Anderlecht's interim coach. He left the Purple & White on Monday morning and a few hours later was presented as head coach of Championship club Watford. This comes as a shock to Anderlecht, as after Hasi and Biglia, the Purple & White now also see Still leave the coaching staff just before a crucial cup match. Read more »


 09-02-2026 

Official: Still presented by Watford

Official: Still presented by Watford

Earlier this evening Watford officially announced the arrival of Will Still. Still, who resigned from Anderlecht last night, has signed a 2½-year contract. "I'm happy and proud to be here," Still said in his first comments on Watford's website. "Watford is a club that holds an important place in English football and has a fantastic history. Read more »


Still Leaves Anderlecht for Watford

Still Leaves Anderlecht for Watford

After Besnik Hasi and Lucas Biglia, Edward Still is now also leaving the Anderlecht ship. The media report that the interim coach is departing to become head coach at English second?tier side Watford. So the question now is: who will take charge of the first team? Just over a week ago the first team staff still numbered five people. Read more »


 06-02-2026 

15-year-old signs professional contract with Anderlecht

15-year-old signs professional contract with Anderlecht

Anderlecht has announced the arrival of Jean Cieslinski. The 15-year-old center back is transferring from OH Leuven and has signed a professional contract until 2028. At OHL, Cieslinski already played for the U18 and U23 teams, but at Anderlecht he will join the U16 team. Read more »


Martens also being considered as new coach

Martens also being considered as new coach

In their search for a new coach, Anderlecht had been in contact in recent days with Maarten Martens. The 41-year-old Martens is a youth product of Anderlecht and delivered good work at AZ in recent years, although he was sacked there two weeks ago. Martens joined Anderlecht as an eight-year-old in 1992. He made it into the first-team squad but never went further than a single substitute appearance. Read more »


Biglia leaves the club

Biglia leaves the club

Lucas Biglia has informed the club board that he is resigning from his role on the first-team technical staff and will return to Italy to be with his family. Biglia joined RSC Anderlecht last summer as assistant to head coach Besnik Hasi, after a playing career that included a spell at Anderlecht. In a statement he expressed gratitude for the experience he gained and said his departure is a personal decision, also motivated by loyalty to Hasi. He emphasised his fond memories of the club. Read more »