The RSCA Futures missed out on a second consecutive victory in Eupen after having to concede a draw (2-2) in the closing stages of the match. However, coach Jelle Coen expressed pride in the performance of his players. “With a little bit of luck, Sternal had put us ahead just before halftime. At that point it was also deserved,” Coen said, referring to the goal that ended up in the net via a defender. Read more »
No second win in a row for the RSCA Futures, just a solid draw on a visit to Eupen. Anderlecht's pledges seemed on their way to a nice three-peat, but a goal two minutes before time gave Eupen a draw after all. Newcomer Enzo Sternal did score his first for purple and white. Read more »
According to sports economist Wim Lagae, the gigantic premiums Club Brugge are racking up this year in the Champions League are potentially disruptive for the Belgian league. Bruges could be credited with as much as 60 million, and that amount could go up a lot further if the Bruges outfit were to advance another round. For Anderlecht, the European campaign in all likelihood ends with some 10 million extra in the account. Read more »
In the absence of the suspended Killian Sardella, Ali Maamar was favored over Thomas Foket for the match against Charleroi. The young Moroccan international, who was recently retrained to the position of right back, feels very comfortable and is determined to prove his worth to the team. “I want to do everything I can to fill role as a back correctly,” he said. In the dressing room he is rather quiet, but he tries to overcome this barrier as soon as he comes on the field. Read more »
Olivier Renard says he is satisfied with the first winter mercato he has done for RSC Anderlecht. Read more »
Emmanuel Sarfo has made the switch from Anderlecht to Racing Genk on the last day of the transfer period. The 17-year-old right back was benched twice for the Futures in January and will now play soccer for direct rival Jong Genk. Read more »
With Elyess Dao, Anderlecht brought in another offensive reinforcement today. The 18-year-old striker will immediately join the A core. For the general public Dao is an unknown name, so Het Nieuwsblad went to talk to Mo Ouahbi, his coach at the Moroccan U20. Read more »
The club has announced, somewhat surprisingly, another attacking reinforcement. Elyess Dao will join the ranks. The deal was kept at least relatively well out of the media in recent days and has now been officially confirmed.
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Anderlecht ended the Europa League on a false note. Still, it can credit a pretty penny to its account. It earned almost 9 million euros from the league phase. The difference with Club Brugge in terms of revenue remains phenomenally large (and is getting bigger), though. They took off with nearly 50 million.
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According to certain African media, RSC Anderlecht is interested in 18-year-old Malian attacking midfielder Ange Martial Tia. Tia hails from the former club of Ibrahim Kanaté, who recently signed a contract with purple-white. The young player stood out during the last U17 World Cup, where he showcased his physical strength. Anderlecht is considering making a bid before the winter transfer window closes. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has welcomed Cedric Hatenboer (19), a talented Dutch midfielder who will finish his season with Excelsior Rotterdam and join Anderlecht in the summer. The club just officially announced that. He signed a contract until 2029 and will be given the jersey number 8. Cedric started his youth training at VOC Rotterdam and Excelsior, and also played at Ajax, Feyenoord and Sparta Rotterdam. Read more »
Ludovick Wola-Wetshay signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht today. The 18-year-old defender from the Futures core signed a deal until mid-2026, with an option for an extended stay. “Ludovick can develop further in the Challenger Pro League,” said director of the youth academy Tim Borguet. Read more »
Anderlecht's U21 players suffered a defeat in the Premier League International Cup U21 last night. They lost 3-1 to Southampton. The match already started disappointingly for purple and white, who were trailing 2-0 at halftime. Read more »
Anderlecht has officially announced the signing of Lucas Hey, a 21-year-old central defender from FC Nordsjaelland. The young Dane has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. Sporting director Olivier Renard praised Hey's qualities, stating, "Lucas is a tall central defender who is proficient with both feet and excels in ball progression." Hey's versatility will enhance Anderlecht's defensive options, as he is capable of playing both left and right center-back positions and is comfortable in both three- and four-man defensive setups. Renard noted that despite his youth, Hey has already gained valuable experience in Denmark. Read more »
In the Premier League International Cup, Anderlecht's U21 will face Southampton tonight at 7 p.m.. So far, the team has already suffered defeats against Chelsea and Brighton. Anderlecht is the only Belgian club participating in this international competition. Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is showing interest in Tanatswa Nyakuhwa. This is a 19-year-old left flank attacker who currently plays for Cardiff City's U21 side. He is also a Welsh youth international.
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The RSCA Futures drew 2-2 against La Louvière, the number two seed in the standings. Milan Robberechts (pictured) quickly put purple and white ahead. Shortly after the break, Robbie Ure scored the second Anderlecht goal. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht have recruited 17-year-old French youth international Enzo Sternal from Olympique Marseille. He signs a contract until 2027 and will join the RSCA Futures with shirt number 28.
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With his goal, Tristan Degreef was the match-winner for Anderlecht. The youngster also played a very good game otherwise. ‘We deserved this victory,' he told afterwards. ‘We could have scored even more.' Read more »
As was expected, Anderlecht have recruited 18-year-old Malian winger Ibrahim Kanaté. Kanaté signed until 2028 and will initially join the RSCA Futures. Read more »
A few days after his debut in Anderlecht's main squad, Ali Maamar has extended his contract at purple-white until 2028. ‘Ali is doing very well this season for the RSCA Futures. This is therefore a good moment to confirm our mutual commitment,' Tim Borguet, Anderlecht's head of youth training, explained. Read more »
Anderlecht continue to target talents from Mali. Currently, central defender Abdoul Razak Touré, 18 and from the Jean-Marc Guillou academy in Bamako, is said to be being tested. Touré, who particularly made his mark during the U17 African Cup of Nations in Algeria, was previously in the picture at Red Bull Salzburg. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has had its eye on Jovan Mijatovic, a 19-year-old striker from New York City FC. Mijatovic, 1.79 metres tall, can play both as a central striker and on the flanks. He was trained with Red Star Belgrade before making the move to the United States. In his career, Mijatovic has played 111 games, scoring 41 goals and providing 12 assists. Read more »
Anderlecht has turned its attention to 19-year-old Kevin Dodaj, a talented winger from KF Vllaznia, Albanian media reported. Dodaj, who can also play as a striker, has played 21 games this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists. He comes from Vllaznia's youth academy and has already played three international matches for the Albanian U21 team. Dodaj's market value is estimated at 350,000 euros. His contract runs until June 2027. Read more »
RSCA Futures is set to strengthen its squad with the acquisition of Ibrahim Kanaté, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The 18-year-old forward has attracted interest from prominent clubs, including Club Bruges and Chelsea. Anderlecht is reportedly prepared to pay €1.8 million for the promising striker, who currently plays for Afrique Football Elite. Kanaté is expected to undergo medical tests today. Read more »
