Samuel Ntanda has left Anderlecht to join União de Leiria in a transfer deal. The 21-year-old Congolese international had been with Anderlecht since 2014 and made 20 appearances for the team last season. He scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in those 20 games. Ntanda's departure is a significant loss for Anderlecht, who are currently 4th in the Jupiler Pro League table with 25 points from 32 games. The team's recent form has been inconsistent, with a recent run of losses. Anderlecht's next fixture is against KV Mechelen at home on February 13th, where they will look to bounce back from their recent losses. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Jupiler Pro League, 25 pts, 13W-8D-11L from 32 games, recent form WLLLD. Goals this season: 48 scored, 44 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 14 points behind leaders Union St. Gilloise. Next fixture: vs KV Mechelen (at home, 2027-02-13) (6th in the table).