Sanneh: no club, no car for Anderlecht's former record signing

May 23, 2026

Former record signing Sanneh: "I don't even have a car anymore"

Bubacarr Sanneh was Anderlecht's most expensive defender ever when he arrived in 2018. Now 31, he has been without a club for two and a half years and lives modestly in Gent. "I don't even have a car anymore," Sanneh said (3).

The Gambian international made just 16 appearances for Anderlecht before loan spells and an eventual exit. His story is a stark reminder of how quickly things can unravel after a big transfer. He now watches football from the stands, waiting for a call that has not come.

Sources

3. voetbalprimeur.nl — Miljoenenaankoop (31) al twee jaar van de radar: 'Ik heb zelfs geen auto meer'

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