Anderlecht close to agreement with Schalke 04
Anderlecht and Schalke 04 are close to an agreement over the future of Moussa Ndiaye. Anderlecht had asked for €4 million for a permanent transfer, but Schalke 04 does not have the financial means to pay that amount this year. Instead, both clubs are working on a new loan for Ndiaye with a mandatory purchase option in 2027.
Why is this important for Anderlecht?
The agreement with Schalke 04 is important for Anderlecht because it provides the club with a guarantee of a substantial return in the medium term. The loan with a mandatory purchase option would allow Anderlecht to spread the costs of the transfer over several budget years.
What happens next?
The two clubs are working on the details of the agreement and expect that the deal will be finalized in the coming weeks. Anderlecht will likely receive a part of the loan in the form of a down payment, after which Schalke 04 will pay the rest of the loan.
Anderlecht in the Jupiler Pro League
Anderlecht is currently 4th in the Jupiler Pro League, with 33 points earned in 40 matches. The club has scored 59 goals and conceded 62 goals, with a goal difference of -3. Anderlecht is 24 points behind leaders Club Brugge KV.
Next match
Anderlecht plays against RAAL La Louvière on 9 August 2026 in the home match.
