Verschaeren's emotional goodbye
Yari Verschaeren has confirmed his Anderlecht career is over after 260 appearances. The midfielder gave a lengthy farewell interview, admitting the departure hit him hard. "I have been quite emotional," he said (3). He made it clear he never intended to leave for free, suggesting the split comes down to the club's direction rather than money (3).
De Cat nears €25m Bundesliga move
Nathan De Cat looks to be the next big sale. The 17-year-old talent is closing in on a switch to the Bundesliga, with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig both circling (1). Anderlecht are reportedly aiming for a €25 million jackpot. He has already said his goodbyes (1).
Europa League secured
Anderlecht locked up 4th place with the win over STVV, guaranteeing a spot in the Europa League qualifiers next season (6) (7). European football is coming back to Lotto Park.
Union fired up for the derby
Union may be out of the title race, but they are not taking Sunday lightly. Kamiel Van de Perre warned: "If you step onto the pitch with a long face, you'll get battered" (4). Louis Patris echoed that, promising Union will throw everything at Anderlecht in the derby (4).
Sibierski and Coucke face the fans
Sporting director Antoine Sibierski and owner Marc Coucke met with supporters to outline the new direction. The message was blunt: mentality and discipline must return to the club (5). No more free rides.
