Olivier Renard appears to be getting in Malang Sarr, a French-Senegalese defender. Sarr looks set to make the switch from RC Lens to Lotto Park. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs, and Sarr would be offered a two-year contract, with the option for a third year. Sarr is seen as the successor to Jan Vertonghen, who has ended his career. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht, known for its famous youth academy, has taken up the challenge of training high-level goalkeepers. While KRC Genk is considered a reference in this field, Anderlecht also strives to distinguish itself. The club has therefore appointed Silvio Proto as coordinator of goalkeepers. Proto will thus be much more than a goalkeeper trainer. Proto will develop a uniform training philosophy to mold the best goalkeepers, both technically and tactically. Read more »
Kenneth Vanderheyden, a 25-year-old Belgian international, has signed a contract with RSCA Futsal for two seasons. The player comes over from Full Hasselt, where he stood out with strong performances, especially in a match against Anderlecht. Vanderheyden expressed his enthusiasm about his new challenge: "I look forward to making my contribution to this prestigious club. It is a dream come true to be able to represent the best team in Belgium, surrounded by so many excellent players." Read more »
According to foreign sources, Samuel Ntanda is once again in the interest of RSC Anderlecht. The 20-year-old player, who was previously mentioned as a possible acquisition during a previous transfer period, received his education partly in Neerpede before moving to Mechelen in 2020. He currently plays for the U20 of Sampdoria, where he plays as a left flank attacker, but can also function as a striker or second striker. Last season he played 32 games, in which he notched four goals and as many assists. Read more »
The Ecuadorian press reports that 16-year-old Ederson Castillo will do an internship with Anderlecht. The young player, who plays as a defensive midfielder at LDU Quito, is part of his club's U20 selection. Earlier, Anderlecht also took Nilson Angulo away from LDU Quito. Castillo played five matches this season and collected two caps for the Ecuadorian U17 selection. He is considered a major talent in his home country. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in young striker Adama Baradji, who currently plays for Reims' B team. The 17-year-old Baradji, with both French and Malian nationality, is a right-footed striker who can also be deployed on the flanks. Baradji has played at Reims since his U17 period and began his training at Creil Formation. This season he has played 26 games in all competitions and scored five goals. He also gave one assist. Read more »
Anderlecht played a 2-2 draw against Rakow Czestochowa in a friendly game yesterday afternoon. Purple and white took a 2-0 lead through Kasper Dolberg (photo) and Moussa N'Diaye. In the closing stages, with many inexperienced youngsters between the lines, Anderlecht conceded two goals. Read more »
Silke Vanwynsberghe, the 28-year-old defender of the RSCA Women, has decided to hang up her soccer shoes. Despite her relatively young age, she struggled with injuries. However, her decision to quit is not due to physical burden. Vanwynsberghe wants to end her career while she is still fully enjoying the game, rather than waiting for her performance to diminish. After retiring from soccer, she will focus on her career as a physical therapist and her other passions, including running. Read more »
Lucas Biglia, former Anderlecht captain and Argentina international, is making his debut on the club's staff, and his influence is already being felt. Biglia is actively involved in training and focuses mainly on mentoring young players. He offers them personal guidance and shares his experiences to help them develop as professionals, including mentally. Read more »
Silvio Proto has joined the selection during the training camp in Renesse. Proto will take his role as the club's goalkeeping coach from now on. This includes both the first team and the youth academy, where he focuses on developing talents in all age groups. The staff and team are gradually becoming more complete. Read more »
In the run-up to the league start in early August, the RSCA Futures will play four friendly games. Schalke 04, Stade Reims, PSV and Metz are the opponents. Find out the dates here. From Saturday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 29, the Futures will also go on training camp to the Dutch town of Delden. Read more »
After a number of clubs from 1B, Union is now also fighting league reform. It is mainly about the format of the Challenger Pro League. Union finds it unacceptable that the rules about the relegated teams were changed during the season. In addition, it makes a problem of clamping down on at least 4 U23 teams from first division teams. Read more »
A right winger is the next profile on Olivier Renard's shopping list, transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri writes today. For that position, Anderlecht is thinking of Serginho of Viborg, according to him. The interest is concrete. Read more »
Anderlecht has strengthened its selection with 19-year-old goalkeeper Lander Gijsbers of Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Gijsbers signed a one-year deal and is also a youth international for Belgium. Last season he was mostly active with OHL's U23 team. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has its eye on 23-year-old French defender Étienne Youté Kinkoué, currently active at Le Havre. Kinkoué, who is of Cameroonian descent, has an impressive background with training at Troyes, Inter Milan and Olympiacos. Last season, he played 28 games in all competitions, in which he received four yellow and one red card. Kinkoué has a contract that runs until June 2026 and Le Havre would be willing to let him go for a fee of around five million euros. Read more »
Yesterday, Anderlecht left for the Netherlands with 34 players for a practice camp in Renesse. Nathan Saliba will join the group later this week. Coach Besnik Hasi is also taking some youngsters from the Futures squad. Read more »
Anderlecht has had Mohamed Abdellaoui sign his first professional contract. The attacking midfielder is a regular at U18 and has committed to purple-white until 2027, with an option for an additional year. Read more »
After the third friendly game, Besnik Hasi spoke to the press. Among other things, he made a first analysis of the summer transfers. "Keita is a profile that we don't have in our own youth," he said, among other things. Read more »
Sacha Tavolieri adds another name to the list of targets: Gabriel Misehouy. The Dutchman is a nearly 20-year-old winger who currently plays for Girona, but is a youth product of Ajax.
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Adjani Mujangi-Bia has signed a professional contract until 2028 with Anderlecht. The 15-year-old son of former footballer Geoffrey Mujangi-Bia is a defensive midfielder and has played for Anderlecht since 2020. Read more »
In a recent episode of the Koolcast Sport, Romelu Lukaku highlighted his strong bond with RSC Anderlecht. The footballer expressed his gratitude for the support he received following the death of his grandfather, a profound event in his youth. Lukaku stated, "Anderlecht saved my life," stressing that their help went beyond football. Lukaku, who joined Anderlecht at the age of 14, lost his grandmother before and describes his grandfather as his "hero." Read more »
As had been announced here and there, Anderlecht has made the transfer of midfielder Enric Llansana (24) official. The midfielder with Spanish and Dutch nationality signed a contract until 2029. Read more »
English journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Anderlecht, like Club Brugge, would be interested in Ethan Williams. The 19-year-old Williams is a winger who is under contract with Manchester United. Read more »
Lindon Selahi, who spent his youth training at RSCA, will not return to the club. Instead, he will leave Rijeka and make the move to Widzew Łódź in Poland. Selahi has signed a three-year contract, with the option for an additional year. The player is expected in Poland today to complete his transfer and will wear the shirt number 18. Read more »
According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht has bought defensive midfielder Enric Llansana (24). The Dutch-Spaniard comes over from Dutch Cup winner Go Ahead Eagles. Voetbal International also confirmed the player's departure. Read more »
According to reports from Ghana, 18-year-old Dacosta Antwi is making the move to Anderlecht. Purple-White would initially rent the left-footed central defender from Young Apostles FC. If he does well, the loan will be converted into a permanent contract. Read more »
Anderlecht had set its sights on Ugo Lamare El Kadmiri, but the 18-year-old striker is not coming because he failed his medical tests. The young Marseille striker is struggling with a back injury. Read more »
The transfer of Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba (21) has been announced on Anderlecht's official channels. He is currently still playing at the Gold Cup with Canada where he already scored twice. Read more »
