Yari Verschaeren leaves Anderlecht on free transfer to Sampdoria Yari Verschaeren has confirmed his departure from RSC Anderlecht and is now signing for Sampdoria. The 25-year-old midfielder joins on a free transfer and begins his first adventure abroad in Serie B. In Italy, he will reunite with Jesper Fredberg, with whom he previously worked at Anderlecht. Anderlecht currently sits seventh in the Jupiler Pro League with 3 points from 1 game (1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses). The club has scored 2 goals and conceded 1, with a goal difference of +1. They are 3 points behind league leaders Club Brugge KV. ## What does this mean for Anderlecht? Verschaeren was a key player for Anderlecht, with 262 appearances and ample European experience. His departure is a loss for the team but also opens opportunities for new talent. With players like Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey currently sidelined, the club will need to find replacements. ## What's next for Verschaeren? At Sampdoria, Verschaeren will have the chance to prove himself in Serie B. He follows in the footsteps of Bjorn Meijer, who recently joined from Club Brugge. The midfielder hopes to give his career a new boost and develop in Italy. ## What do the sources say? The transfer has been confirmed via Sampdoria's official channels. Jesper Fredberg, now the sporting director at Sampdoria, played a key role in the move. Verschaeren and Fredberg know each other well from their time at Anderlecht. Anderlecht will now look for a replacement, while Verschaeren prepares for his first game in Italy. The club looks ahead to the future, with their next match against KV Mechelen on February 13, 2027.