After Nilson Angulo, Anderlecht looks set to lose Moussa Ndiaye today as well. The Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports that Anderlecht, Schalke and the player have reached an agreement. Only the medical tests can still throw a spanner in the works. Read more »
Tonight the transfer window closes in most Western European countries, and Anderlecht could still see a player depart. Het Nieuwsblad reports that Moussa Ndiaye could be heading to Schalke 04. The leaders of the second Bundesliga are said to want to loan the left-back. Ndiaye was not included in the squad against Standard yesterday. Read more »
French second-division side Amiens approached Anderlecht about Anas Tajaouart but was rebuffed, transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports. Amiens wanted to take Tajaouart on loan until the end of the season, but the Purple-and-White are not prepared to let the young midfielder go. The 20-year-old Tajaouart has been one of the stalwarts of the Futures for about two years and serves as their captain. He was promoted to the first-team squad last year and, although regularly included in matchday selections, has so far only made two appearances — a brief substitution in Europe against Häcken and a short cup appearance against Ninove. Read more »
Will Anderlecht lose another of its key players on the last day of the transfer window? According to Fabrizio Romano, the Ecuadorian winger is on his way to Sunderland. An agreement has been reached at club level and medical tests are currently underway, it seems. Read more »
In its search for a successor to Besnik Hasi, Anderlecht has Thorsten Fink on its radar, according to newspaper reports. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the Purple & White are initially looking at coaches who are available. Knowledge of the Belgian league is a plus. Read more »
The inevitable has finally happened: Besnik Hasi has been forced to step down. The coach enjoyed a golden November with the club and even came close to first place, but dramatic displays followed. Now a place in Play-off 1 is in jeopardy, and a confidence-drained Anderlecht must face Antwerp in the cup. Edward Still will take over temporarily while a new head coach is sought — although it would not be surprising if Still were simply promoted permanently, as has often happened in recent years... Read more »
Anderlecht ended its collaboration with 19-year-old defender Yasin Özcan after six months, deeming the arrangement neither sportingly nor financially viable. Özcan had arrived on loan from Aston Villa for a total fee of €300,000; only half of that (€150,000) was paid, the remaining tranche was waived due to the premature departure. Anderlecht also covered an annual salary of roughly €1 million; because Özcan left after half a season, the club reportedly saved about €450,000 in wage costs. In total, his stay is estimated to have cost Anderlecht around €700,000 (approximately €150,000 in loan fees and €550,000 in wages), while Özcan was scarcely used. Read more »
Anderlecht strengthens its medical staff with osteopath Frigyes Vanden Auweele. The Leuven native worked for Liverpool between 2022 and 2024 and is currently also active for the national team. Read more »
Anderlecht and La Louvière have announced the transfer of Majeed Ashimeru. The midfielder has been loaned to La Louvière until the end of the season by the purple-and-white. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that no purchase option was included in the deal. Ashimeru hopes to put himself back in the spotlight at La Louvière, not least to catch attention of Ghana's national coach with an eye on the World Cup. Read more »
What had been in the air for some time is now official: 16-year-old Samory Kone is leaving Anderlecht for Ajax. "We are pleased that another talented player has chosen Ajax," says Director of Football Marijn Beuker. "Samory showed at Anderlecht that he has enormous potential." Kone signed a contract with Ajax running until mid-2028. The winger featured for Anderlecht's U18s but will join Ajax's U16s in Amsterdam. Read more »
According to the Brazilian press, Anderlecht reportedly made enquiries about Gonzalo Tapia, who is under contract with São Paulo. He was already linked to RSCA in July 2024. The 23-year-old Chilean right winger can also operate on the left flank and as a centre-forward. He was signed by São Paulo in January after River Plate had loaned him to the Brazilian club. Read more »
Yasin Özcan is leaving Anderlecht after six months. The defender will be loaned out by Aston Villa to Besiktas for the rest of the season. “The loan to Anderlecht will be terminated,” the Purple & White announced. Read more »
According to L'Equipe, Anderlecht is one of the clubs showing interest in Pape Moussa Fall, the 21-year-old striker currently at La Louvière. The Wolves have Fall on loan from Metz this season, and the French club reportedly wants to recall him this winter to strengthen their own attack. Fall missed the first part of the season with a serious knee injury and only returned in mid-September. Since the start of December the Senegalese forward has been in blistering form: five goals in six league games and three goals in two Cup matches. Read more »
Yasin Özcan arrived at Istanbul airport this evening. He spoke to local media about his imminent transfer to Besiktas. ‘I will commit myself to the team and give 100 per cent on the pitch,' said Özcan. Read more »
Lilian Vergeylen spreads his wings. The 19-year-old central midfielder is leaving Neerpede after five-and-a-half years to join FC Knokke. He signs a one-and-a-half-year contract with the club from the top amateur division. Read more »
The announced transfer of defender Diarra has now been officially confirmed by Anderlecht. The 25-year-old Malian international arrives from Alavés in Spain and is being loaned until the end of the season, with an option to make the move permanent. Diarra first gained experience at Toulouse before moving to Spain in July 2024. This season he has featured three times in the league and twice in the Copa del Rey. Read more »
Anderlecht is set to strengthen its squad with Moussa Diarra, a 25-year-old defender from Alavés, Het Laatste Nieuws reports. It is a loan deal with an option to buy. The purple-and-whites had already shown interest in Diarra in the summer. Read more »
Marco Kana extended his expiring contract this week, much to the delight of coach Besnik Hasi. “I am very happy for Marco, but also for the club. He is a young player from our academy,” said Hasi. “Marco is an important link for us.” Read more »
At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi expressed his delight at the arrival of Danylo Sikan. “Normally, players would have to leave first, but it's great that the club didn't wait for that to happen before signing a new striker,” said the coach. Read more »
Besiktas and Nice can be removed from the list of candidates to take over Mario Stroeykens. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Stroeykens does not want to go to Besiktas. Anderlecht has rejected an offer from Nice. Two Italian clubs remain an option. Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Turkish defender Yasin Özcan is set to be loaned out by Aston Villa to Besiktas. This new agreement is said to have already been finalized. Rumors have been circulating for some time that Anderlecht wants to terminate the player's loan. Read more »
According to foreign sources, Anderlecht has inquired about Andréa Carboni, who is under contract with Monza. He is a 24-year-old Italian center back who can also play left back. Carboni is a true left-footed player and, at 1.87 m, also has some stature. The Italian was trained at Cagliari before moving to Monza. Read more »
According to Het Nieuwsblad, Romelu Lukaku is urging Anderlecht to try to bring Jean Kindermans back. However, this is not easy: Kindermans has a solid contract with Antwerp until 2029, the year in which he can retire. Read more »
Anderlecht has signed Ilyes Bennane to his first professional contract. The young attacking midfielder had only just celebrated his 15th birthday on Monday. He is now tied to Anderlecht until mid-2028. Bennane, who comes from Verviers, played in the youth setups of Eupen, Standard and Genk before moving to Anderlecht in 2024. Read more »
