Anderlecht striker Bertaccini is on the verge of a move abroad, with concrete interest from Servette Genève and Schalke 04. The club is seeking a solution for the forward, who is surplus to requirements, and a loan deal with an option to buy is a real possibility.
Anderlecht currently find themselves in a disappointing 11th place in the Jupiler Pro League, with just three points from three matches. The team has scored two goals and conceded five, resulting in a negative goal difference of three. They are a full nine points behind leaders Charleroi. The next opportunity to get back on track is a home match against KV Kortrijk on September 3rd, a fixture against the current 18th-placed side.
Bertaccini was purchased from STVV for five million euros last year but has failed to secure a place in coach Brian Riemer's team. He is seen as excess to requirements in the current squad, prompting Anderlecht to actively seek a new club for him. Interest from Servette Genève and Schalke 04 therefore comes at an opportune time. Hertha BSC is also mentioned as an interested party. A departure would create space in the squad and potentially free up financial resources.
The situation is partly influenced by the absence of injured players like Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey. Fans can always follow the current injury status on our injuries page.
While Bertaccini could be heading out, Anderlecht are bringing in reinforcements. The club has secured 24-year-old Spanish midfielder Santi Garcia from Gil Vicente. The reported fee for this transfer is around eight million euros, with a twenty percent sell-on clause for the Portuguese club. Anderlecht are actively refreshing the team, as also shown by the departure of 21-year-old Dutch midfielder Cedric Hatenboer to Sparta Rotterdam. Hatenboer was on loan at Telstar last season.
These movements take place against the backdrop of an inconsistent start to the season. The recent league form of loss, loss, win (LLW) demands adjustments. For a full overview of the standings and statistics, you can visit our standings and stats pages.
Bertaccini's potential exit and Garcia's arrival are part of a broader reshuffling of the squad. Anderlecht must work to improve their points tally quickly in the coming weeks, starting with the home game against Kortrijk. The competition in the Pro League is fierce, and a nine-point deficit to the leader is significant. The club hopes the new signings can prove their worth immediately.
The transfer dealings are not limited to Anderlecht. Other Belgian clubs are also active, such as the arrival of Benjamin Tahirovic at Racing Genk. The 23-year-old Bosnian international is happy with his move. “I am very happy with this step to KRC Genk,” he says on the club website. “This is a club with ambition, fantastic facilities and a clear philosophy.” It's a busy final phase of the transfer window, which closes in England on September 1st.
Anderlecht will have to work hard in the coming days to optimally prepare the squad for the remainder of the season. All eyes are on the Lotto Park, where the team needs to bounce back. The composition of the team for upcoming matches can be followed on our squad page.
