“Anderlecht came to see me in action live and invited me to visit their training center. From the start they showed an honest interest which is why I said yes. I asked for the opinion of my mother and Licha (Magallan, ex-player of Anderlecht) and that’s it. This decision had to come from me. I know I made the right choice.”
David Hubert did not wish to make any comment, offering to talk about it again Thursday evening. By then, the transfer of his new winger will be official after his medical tests scheduled for Thursday. Huerta will quickly want to show off. “I feel a great responsibility. I can open doors for the next generations of Mexico.”
More surprisingly, however, he announced that he did not know how many years the contract he was about to sign would extend. He will commit until 2028 with an additional year optional.
New track for the RSCA: a former Union player is on the Anderlecht list as a defensive recruit
Njie, Anderlecht this “non”
The search for a central defender continues behind the scenes. David Hubert works closely with Olivier Renard. “Without having to come knock on his desk four times a day, smiles the coach. I think he is aware of the urgency of certain issues.” Understand that the coach wants at least one central defender as soon as possible and that he will have his say. “We consult when a profile is interesting. We have almost daily meetings.”
Anderlecht withdrew from the Njie file at the last minute
He was therefore in the front row when Anderlecht cut short the file leading to Haruna Rasid Njie of RFS. The file was on track, but the Mauves preferred not to recruit the Gambian defender.
Olivier Renard would not have refused to bring in Jordan Torunarigha, but La Gantoise was categorical. He won’t leave this winter. The German-Nigerian reaches the end of his contract in June. The Buffalos hope to extend it.
Mendy, Betis says ‘no’
Betis Sevilla does not really want to let go of Mendy
All eyes are on Spain where Anderlecht has started negotiations with Betis Sevilla for Nobel Mendy. The Mauves’ first offer was refused by the La Liga club. They offered a loan with a purchase obligation (linked to sporting conditions) for the Senegalese. Problem, Betis Sevilla is counting on him to make the number in the A team and to play for the title and aim for promotion with the reserve. The negotiations will not be simple.
Negotiations begin between Anderlecht and Betis Sevilla: first offer refused for defender Nobel Mendy
Dendoncker in place of Zanka
Hubert confirmed Zanka’s departure and his non-selection for Thursday evening’s match. Given the absences in defense, Leander Dendoncker will more than likely line up in central defense. “I would prefer to have three options at each position but that is not the case. I have to think and be creative based on the available elements and the opponent. All the players know that we only have one mission and that is qualification.”
