Anderlecht has missed out on Niklas Dorsch, who will play for FC Heidenheim. Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Dorsch has signed a transfer to Heidenheim.

What happened?

Anderlecht had made attempts to sign Dorsch earlier, but the transfer fell through after FC Augsburg refused to cooperate with a loan deal with a purchase option.

Why is this important for Anderlecht?

Dorsch is a defensive midfielder who played for FC Augsburg. Heidenheim is now paying 3.5 million euros for Dorsch's transfer.

What's next?

Dorsch has passed the medical tests and will be presented to his new club soon. Anderlecht must now look for another reinforcement for the new season.

PlayerClubTransfer amount
Niklas DorschFC Heidenheim3.5 million euros