Coach search narrows to two, protests hit Coucke

Coach search: two names in advanced talks

CEO Kenneth Bornauw gave a concrete update during the new Adidas shirt unveiling. The club has a shortlist and is in advanced talks with two candidates (2) (3). The target: appoint a new head coach before the first medical tests on 20 June (2). Bornauw laid out what they're looking for: someone strong technically, tactically, and with an eye for detail (3).

Graffiti protests target Coucke

Tension off the pitch. 'Coucke buiten' graffiti has appeared at Lotto Park and the Neerpede training ground as fan frustration with owner Marc Coucke escalates (5). This comes as the club reshapes for next season without a permanent manager in place.

Saibari windfall if Bayern move happens

Anderlecht could collect a sell-on fee if Ismael Saibari moves from PSV to Bayern Munich this summer (4). The former Genk midfielder left Anderlecht's academy early in his career, but a sell-on clause reportedly remains. Genk and Mechelen also stand to benefit (4).

Sources

  • 2. sporza.be — "Verregaande gesprekken met 2 kandidaten": Anderlecht hoopt voor 20 juni nieuwe coach aan te stellen
  • 3. hln.be — “Hebben al met twee coaches gesproken”: Anderlecht-CEO Kenneth Bornauw geeft bij voorstelling nieuwe shirts update over trainerszoektocht
  • 4. voetbalprimeur.nl — 'Toptransfer van Saibari laat kassa rinkelen bij nog drie clubs naast PSV'
  • 5. hln.be — “Coucke buiten”: Anderlecht-fans viseren nu ook eigenaar Marc Coucke met duidelijke boodschappen in graffiti
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