In Jerez, a 16-year-old boy attracts as much attention as the veterans of the first team. Mattis Seghers, 1m93, is the first face of the famous “Project Proto.” Silvio Proto, now the driving force behind goalkeeper training, wants to bring RSCA back to the level of the best schools in the country. No more dependence on elsewhere: Neerpede must deliver the next number one. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren will not be renewing his expiring contract with Anderlecht. Het Laatste Nieuws understands that the club has offered him a new contract with a lower salary and that the player has decided not to accept it. If Anderlecht still wants to make some money from him, it will have to sell him this month. Read more »
January promises to be a decisive month in Anderlecht. Since his arrival almost a year and a half ago, Olivier Renard has never had to manage such a strategic transfer window. Between the need to reduce the number of players, sensitive contract issues, and the obligation to strengthen a weakened team, the sporting director faces a colossal task. Read more »
Rumors from Germany about a possible loan deal for Julien Duranville are growing stronger. According to Bild, the Purple & White, together with Sevilla, are the clubs most seriously interested. When asked what he knows about a possible transfer, coach Besnik Hasi remains tight-lipped. Read more »
Goalkeeper Mads Kikkenborg has reached an agreement with Norwegian club Molde, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The newspaper reports that it is only a matter of time before the clubs also reach agreement on a transfer. Read more »
Anderlecht wants to quickly finalize contract extensions for three players. The club has offered new contracts to Marco Kana, Thorgan Hazard, and Nathan De Cat. Now it's up to them to decide what to do. Read more »
In addition to outgoing transfers, Anderlecht must also look ahead to the contractual situation of several key players. Four players—Mats Rits, Yari Verschaeren, Thorgan Hazard, and Marco Kana—are in the last year and a half of their contracts. Legally, they are already allowed to negotiate with other clubs for a transfer-free move in June 2026. Read more »
According to Ecuadorian media, Anderlecht is one of the clubs showing interest in Juan Riquelme Angulo. However, the competition is fierce: FC Barcelona is reportedly willing to pay $5 million (€4.26 million) for the 17-year-old striker from Independiente del Valle. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has found a solution to give Cedric Hatenboer (20) playing time. The young Dutch midfielder will be loaned to Telstar, currently 15th in the Eredivisie, for six months. Antwerp had also shown interest, but the Brussels club rejected any idea of a permanent transfer. The loan does not include an option to buy. Read more »
Anderlecht left for their winter training camp in Spain today. Het Nieuwsblad has confirmed that 16-year-old goalkeeper Mattis Seghers was also on the plane. Read more »
During the last match of 2025, he was still the surprise on the team sheet. Followers of the Futures, on the other hand, have known him for some time, because Joshua Nga Kana has been a regular there this season. Read more »
With a new chairman come new priorities. Whereas his predecessor, Wouter Vandenhaute, spoke explicitly about plans for a new stadium, Michael Verschueren is putting the brakes on for now. In his first extensive interview as chairman of RSC Anderlecht, he makes it clear that infrastructure is not at the top of the agenda today. “We still have the best stadium in the country. Our focus is elsewhere: winning trophies again.” Read more »
Not everyone gets an extensive interview at the start of the year, but an exception is gladly made for the new chairman of RSC Anderlecht. Michael Verschueren (55) speaks candidly about ambition, patience, and responsibility. “I'm not here for the symbolism. This is not an honorary title.” Read more »
The transfer window hasn't even officially opened yet, and new names are already popping up. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Brayan Medina, a 23-year-old Colombian central defender, is expected to leave his club Tondela in January. Anderlecht is among the clubs most actively monitoring the situation. Anderlecht also showed interest last year, and Anderlecht-online reported on it (December 17, 2024). Read more »
According to the English press, RSC Anderlecht is closely monitoring 15-year-old Emmanuel Fejokwu, who is under contract with West Ham. He has dual nationality – English and Dutch – and plays as a right-back. This season, he has made a total of six appearances for West Ham U18s, in all competitions. He also has four caps for England Under-16s. Read more »
Keisuke Goto was once again the star of the show. The Japanese striker, on loan from Anderlecht to STVV, proved particularly efficient and worked his way to the top of the scoring charts. “These are goals from a real number nine,” he said after the game. “That's why I'm in the box. When those crosses and passes come in, you just have to react faster than your opponent.” Read more »
Anderlecht has a lot to think about during the winter break. They lost 1-2 to Charleroi, who were the better team on the pitch. Anderlecht was nowhere to be seen and only scored through a penalty by Hazard after 24 minutes. By then, however, it was already 0-2. Anderlecht didn't even manage to create a single chance worthy of the name in the second half. The Purple & White have to let the top 3 slip away and could see Mechelen close the gap to two points tomorrow.
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The winter break is approaching, as is the transfer window, and at RSC Anderlecht, the mercato is already buzzing. However, coach Besnik Hasi is urging calm. Before reinforcements arrive, the selection must first be downsized. There is no need for hasty decisions. Read more »
Majeed Ashimeru (28) is back in action, albeit in the shadows. The Ghanaian, who was dropped from Anderlecht's first team last summer, has been playing for RSCA Futures in 1B since the beginning of December. He even scored against Kortrijk. “This situation frustrates me, but it also motivates me,” says Ashimeru, who was out of action for six months.
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For several weeks now, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni has been a regular substitute for the Futures in 1B, and he has been doing quite well. This has not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Westerlo has offered the 18-year-old winger, who does not yet have a contract with Anderlecht, a three-year deal. Read more »
At just 15 years of age, Dwight Ede Eriyo, a pure product of Neerpede, has taken a decisive step: he signed his first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht, which ties him to the purple and white until 2028. Read more »
Winter is approaching and Anderlecht fans are holding their breath. Nathan De Cat and Nilson Angulo, two of the revelations of recent months, are attracting interest from several top European clubs. Coach Besnik Hasi makes no secret of his concern. “A coach is always a little nervous,” he smiles at the press conference. Read more »
From bit-part player to undisputed presence between the posts: Colin Coosemans (33) has come a long way. In 2025, he grew into Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper and captain. With a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year in his pocket, he looks back on a turbulent—but above all liberating—year. Read more »
On Sunday, Anderlecht will be in the spotlight when they travel to Antwerp, the club where Jean Kindermans is now making his mark. The former architect of Neerpede welcomes his ex-employer with mixed feelings, but above all with respect. In an in-depth conversation, Kindermans looks back on his years with the Purple & White, reflects on the club's current direction, and shares strikingly clear advice for one of its young standard-bearers: Nathan De Cat. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht could use some defensive reinforcement and an extra striker, but its first winter signing is not a player. The Purple & White have brought in David Verwilghen (37) as their new head of scouting. The former sporting director of promoted club La Louvière made a strong impression there and will now help build a more efficient scouting system at the record champions. “Anderlecht needed to redesign its structure.” Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on Ethan Butera, according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The 19-year-old defender is only under contract with Ajax until the end of the season, which means he could leave for free next summer. That makes him an interesting prospect for the Purple & White. Read more »
