Behind the scenes, we are already working hard in the clubs to prepare for next season. To ensure you don’t miss anything, or almost nothing, Footnews takes stock every day of the latest rumors and official announcements.
In Belgium
Clearly, Anderlecht is having trouble attracting its targets. Indeed, Matte Smets is heading to Genk while Rosen Bozhonov should join Antwerp.
Kasper Schmeichel revealed that he refused offers from Saudi Arabia. The Danish goalkeeper wants to take on one last challenge in the Premier League before retiring.
Dender has struck a nice blow on the transfer market. The club managed to attract Mohamed Berte, the now ex-KV Ostend striker. The latter scored 11 goals and provided 8 assists with the coastal club last season.
Sint-Truiden has its new coach. This is Christian Lattanzio (52 years old). The Italian tactician was notably Patrick Vieira’s assistant at New York City (December 2015 to June 2018) and at OGC Nice (June 2018 to December 2020). He is coming off a short experience as head coach in Charlotte (May 2022 to November 2023).
Abroad
Defensa Central reports that Saudi clubs are interested in signing Thibaut Courtois this summer. They would be ready to offer up to 70 million euros to Real Madrid for the Red Devil.
Borussia Dortmund have announced the departure of Mats Hummels. Nuri Şahin (35 years old) becomes the new coach of the Marsupiaux.
