Mario Stroeykens will remain at Lotto Park for longer. He has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht by two years, keeping him at the club until 2028. The 21-year-old midfielder, originally from Zellik, has been with Anderlecht since his youth academy days. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has drawn attention to Abduljelil Kamaldeen, a promising player from the Kwara Football Academy. The sixteen-year-old midfielder is currently part of the Nigerian U20 team participating in the World Cup. Read more »
Majeed Ashimeru no longer has a future at RSC Anderlecht. The Ghanaian midfielder, once considered a promising signing, has not yet played this season and is no longer in the first team. The player is forced to leave, which is gradually leading to tensions with the club's management. Ashimeru joined Anderlecht in 2021 but has never been able to prove himself. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg was open about his summer transfer window. The Danish striker, who recently returned to Ajax, stated that Celtic was never a realistic option, despite several bids from the Scottish club. Read more »
Anderlecht is considering signing 20-year-old attacker Yves Erick Bile. The player, currently excelling at Bulgarian side Ludogorets with 3 goals and 1 assist in 9 matches, stands out for his strength, sharp dribbling, and aerial play. A €3 million offer has reportedly been made to bring Bile to Brussels this winter. Despite Anderlecht's interest, Ludogorets does not intend to let the young attacker go easily. Read more »
Peter Verbeke and Anderlecht are parting ways for a second time, the club announced. Verbeke, currently a Talent Manager for the youth team, is leaving football and will work as a lawyer at Walter Van Steenbruggen's firm. Read more »
After three nail-biting matches on the bench, Yari Verschaeren was called up for another substitute on Tuesday against Gent. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi discussed his number ten's situation. "Due to Nathan De Cat's improved form, we opted for him at some point," Hasi said. Read more »
In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Theo Leoni reflects on his departure from Anderlecht, almost a month ago. "It saddened me to have to leave, but I had to do it," he says. "It was better for everyone." However, Leoni confirms that he could have extended his contract until 2029. Read more »
Now that Wouter Vandenhaute has stepped down as chairman, options are reportedly being explored to remove his blocking minority at the board level. Most of these options involve the full or partial buyout of the shares held by Vandenhaute and his business partners. The press is also abuzz with rumors that foreign investors are interested in getting involved. There have already been reports of interest from Qatar and the US. Read more »
According to Sudinfo, Moroccan-Belgian midfielder Selim Amallah (28) has been offered to Anderlecht. The contract of the former Anderlecht and Standard player was terminated at Real Valladolid at the player's request. Read more »
Anderlecht deservedly won 1-0 against KAA Gent. The Purple & White had a number of chances tonight, but clearly lacked a finisher. Gent played a weak game, but Anderlecht was unable to take advantage of this until a ball from Stroeykens in the 68th minute deflected off a Gent player and into the goal. Anderlecht is now second in the standings and will travel to OHL on Friday, traditionally a difficult away game for the Purple & White. Read more »
When Anderlecht hosts AA Gent tonight, Cedric Hatenboer (20) will once again be missing from the match sheet. This is surprising, as the Dutchman was acquired from Excelsior Rotterdam last summer for €2.1 million. He is not even playing for RSCA Futures, where young or less-used players can gain experience in 1B. The reason? A specific clause in his contract. Read more »
Marc Coucke had a rather gloomy evening at Lotto Park. Anderlecht once again ended up with a draw against Antwerp, picking up only two points from their last nine games. Despite having plenty of possession, the Brussels team lacked the ideas and creativity to win the game on their home turf. Read more »
On the eve of the clash with Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi gave an explanation at a press conference. Hasi defended his players, particularly the young and inexperienced defense, but also Tristan Degreef. The controversy surrounding his red card last Sunday was still present. However, Hasi expressed his unconditional support for the player. Read more »
If you were walking around Astridpark in the early 1990s, you might have seen the young Ghanaian winger Yaw Preko pop up at Anderlecht. Preko (born on September 8, 1974, in Accra) moved to Brussels in 1992 with the hope of making his breakthrough with the purple and white. The year before, Anderlecht had seen him become world champion with the U17s. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has extended winger Nilson Angulo's contract until the summer of 2029. This was announced via the club's official channels. Angulo, who was originally under contract until the summer of 2027, is being rewarded for his good performances with the first team. After a difficult start at the club, during which he mostly played for RSCA Futures, Angulo attracted the attention of several clubs during the last transfer window after a flying start in the league. Read more »
Now that the transfer window has closed, the uncomfortable reality sets in: Mario Stroeykens may have been hoping for a big transfer, and the club itself may have been hoping to pocket millions. However, the transfer did not happen. As a result, both parties are back in negotiations for an extended and improved contract. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the initial signs are positive. Read more »
Marc Coucke is working hard to bring stability to RSC Anderlecht. He has scheduled numerous meetings and expects to present a new organizational structure for the club in five weeks. Coucke is surprised by the support he is receiving from various stakeholders who are willing to help the team. "I have cleared my schedule for this great club," he responded. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will face KVK Ninove in the round of 16. The amateur club was given home advantage but has now decided not to participate. The Mayor cannot guarantee safety, and the capacity of 1,350 supporters is too small. Read more »
Anderlecht and Al-Ittihad have announced the transfer of Jan-Carlo Simic. Anderlecht will receive over €20 million for the defender, although it will also have to pay some of that amount to AC Milan. Read more »
Terry Chinecherem, until recently known by the surname Van de Ven, has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028. The 17-year-old striker moved from the U18s to the Futures last season. Read more »
Babatunde Akomolede, an 18-year-old defender, has joined Anderlecht. Coming from Broad City FC, a football academy in Lagos, he joins the U23 team. Akomolede has signed a contract that runs until 2028. The young player has previously distinguished himself as captain of his academy and impressed during the 2024 Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, where he was named best player of the tournament. His playing style is characterized by aggression and decisive long passes, combined with a powerful run. Read more »
Norman Bassette has confirmed that RSC Anderlecht inquired about him, but the player opted for French club Stade Reims. Other clubs also attempted to lure the player, including FC Utrecht, KV Mechelen, and Schalke 04, but they also failed to secure a deal. Read more »
Anderlecht has signed another player in the final hours of the transfer window. The 22-year-old center back Ilic joins from Bologna. He is on loan with an option to buy. Read more »
