Vítor Bruno has already stated his first sporting priority: convincing Nathan De Cat to commit his future to Anderlecht. During his presentation, the new coach made it clear that he considers the young midfielder an exceptional talent. Bruno is therefore planning a personal talk to make clear the role he sees for him within the purple-and-white project. The rumours surrounding Romelu Lukaku also came up. Read more »
What had already leaked this afternoon has now also been officially confirmed by Anderlecht: Jean Kindermans is returning to the old nest. As of next Wednesday, he will once again take up his position as technical director of the youth academy. He will be responsible for the sporting management of the U8s through to the U18s. “Under Jean Kindermans' leadership, Neerpede has grown into one of the most renowned youth academies in Europe,” says Anderlecht CEO Kenneth Bornauw. Read more »
According to Tuttosport, Anderlecht is showing interest in Alieu Njie, a 21-year-old winger from Torino. Njie has been playing for the Italian club since he was 16 and is a Swedish U21 international. Several other clubs are also showing interest.
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Anderlecht's pre-season does not just bring in fresh faces, but also a few familiar names back to Neerpede. Several players are returning after loan spells and rejoining the first-team squad. Forward Luis Vázquez has reported back after spending last season at Getafe. Moussa N'Diaye is also back in Brussels after his successful stint at Schalke 04, where he celebrated promotion to the Bundesliga. Read more »
Mihajlo Cvetkovic will not take part in the U19 European Championship at the end of the month. Het Nieuwsblad reports that Anderlecht has refused to release its striker. Because the tournament is not on the official FIFA calendar, Anderlecht is not obliged to do so. The Euros run from 28 June to 11 July. Read more »
According to certain sources, RSC Anderlecht has shown interest in Giulian Biancone. The 26-year-old French centre-back, who currently plays for Olympiacos, can also operate as a left or right back. He came through the AS Monaco academy, was later loaned to Club Brugge and subsequently played for Troyes, Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos. This season he featured in 27 matches in all competitions and scored twice. Read more »
Within ten days Anderlecht wants to have its new coach for next season in place, Het Nieuwsblad reports. According to the paper, Antoine Sibierski has held talks with several candidates and two of them made the strongest impression. Jérémy Taravel will remain on board as assistant coach. Sibierski believes the new head coach will be fine with two assistants — Taravel will be one, the second name is not yet known. Read more »
Spanish sources say Real Betis are seeking reinforcements on the wings and have set their sights on Ali Maamar. Maamar has impressed this season, notably with Morocco's U23 national team. There is no concrete offer yet. Read more »
Next on the list of transfer rumours is Omar Rekik (24) from Maribor. Rekik is in Tunisia's World Cup squad and was already linked to Anderlecht last May. That move did not materialise. Rekik is now in the final year of his contract and Maribor is not inclined to offer an extension. Read more »
According to French sources, RSC Anderlecht is monitoring Hugo Bayomog of Lille. The 17?year?old is a right wing?back who can also play as a centre?back. He previously rejected a new contract offer from Lille. This season he made 18 appearances in all competitions for Lille's U19s, scoring once and providing two assists. Read more »
Belgium have reached the final of the U17 European Championship. This afternoon in the semi-final they beat France 2-1. Anderlecht players Jayden Onia Seke and Ilyas Benktib scored the Young Red Devils' goals. With Mattis Seghers, Joshua Nga, Kana, Onia Seke and Benktib, four Anderlecht players were in the starting line-up. Read more »
Belgium's U17s won their third group match at the European Championship 1-0 against Estonia. Noah Kalonji (photo) scored the only goal, assisted by Joshua Nga Kana. Spain's defeat ensured Belgium would progress as group winners to the semi-finals. Head coach Sven Vermant fielded an almost entirely new starting line-up compared with the previous two matches. Read more »
Anderlecht announced today that 15-year-old Joshua Lambrechts and 16-year-old Lucas Kalombo have signed their first professional contracts. Both deals run until 2029. Lambrechts, a left-back from Mortsel, arrived at Neerpede two years ago from KV Mechelen. "Joshua is a player who remains very composed under pressure, is tactically disciplined and does not shy away from defensive duties. Read more »
Nathan De Cat is number one in the new edition of Het Nieuwsblad's Talent Top 50. Anderlecht is well represented with seven players, but it cannot match Club Brugge (eleven) and Racing Genk (nine). Notable: 14?year?old Cresus Kana makes a debut in the list and immediately lands at number 17. For several years Het Nieuwsblad has listed the fifty most promising Belgian youth players in the Talent Top 50. Read more »
According to some sources, Óscar García is on RSCA's shortlist of potential head coaches. In the past he has coached, among others, OHL, Barcelona U19, Tel Aviv, Brighton, Watford, Red Bull Salzburg, Saint?Étienne, Olympiakos, Celta Vigo, Reims and Chivas; he is currently active at Ajax. As a player he was developed at Barcelona before becoming a coach at Albacete, Valencia and UE Lleida. Read more »
Romelu Lukaku does not rule out a return to RSC Anderlecht. In an extensive interview the striker said his sons, Romeo and Jordan, often ask him when he will play for the purple-and-white again. "That moment will come one day, out of love for the club and my family," he said. "But it won't be this summer." According to Lukaku, chairman Marc Coucke knows the timing; a return would only be considered after next season. Read more »
Anderlecht has signed Loïc Ngassa to his first professional contract. The 15-year-old Ngassa can play both in midfield and in attack. “Loïc is someone who matured physically later than most, but he has always more than made up for that with exceptional technique,” says head of youth development Tim Borguet.
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17-year-old Noah Kalonji has extended his expiring contract at Anderlecht by two years. The defensive midfielder, who is representing Belgium at the U17 European Championship, is now tied to the club until 2028. "Noah is a player with a modern profile who, thanks to his game intelligence, physical strength and build-up qualities, can play in several positions in midfield," the club said. Kalonji moved from Standard to Anderlecht in 2019. Read more »
According to certain sources, Marin Soticek is a target for RSC Anderlecht with a view to next season. RSCA reportedly made an offer to Basel during the winter transfer window, but the Swiss club rejected the deal. Soticek is primarily a right winger who can also play on the left; he is 21 years old. He was developed at NK Lokomotiva in Croatia before moving to Basel in 2024. Read more »
The Belgian U17s got off to a fine start at the European Championship in Estonia, beating Croatia 2-0. Three Anderlecht players were in the starting lineup and three more came on as substitutes. Jayden Onia Seke (photo) was involved in both goals, and goalkeeper Mattis Seghers also put in a strong performance. After nine minutes Onia Seke intercepted a poor back pass, ran forward and struck the post. Read more »
Antoine Sibierski would like to build the team next season around Nathan Saliba and Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Het Nieuwsblad reports. The paper also mentions four targeted signings to strengthen the squad — a true number nine is not among them. Anderlecht should not count on Nathan De Cat staying. In recent months Saliba (22) and Cvetkovic (19) have shown they have plenty of potential. Read more »
15-year-old Maycon Coosemans has signed his first professional contract. He has committed to Anderlecht for the next three seasons. Coosemans is a center back from Uccle who has been playing for Anderlecht since he was 7 years old. Read more »
The Fan Council, Anderlecht's supporters' council, recently met with the club's sporting leadership. New sporting director Antoine Sibierski set out his plans. “The central message was clear: the club must be rebuilt on mentality, responsibility, discipline and a true winners' culture,” the report said. Below is the full account published by the Fan Council in their Facebook group. Read more »
