“I am very proud to take the plunge towards Europe in a club as important as Anderlechtdeclared the player on the club website. What do I hope to bring to the team? Above all, being able to make the difference high up the pitch, create scoring opportunities and be decisive.”
The Adryelson Opportunity
His name had not been filtered. Because everyone focused on a left-handed profile. Adryelson is a right-footed central defender and is close to a move to Anderlecht. The 26-year-old Brazilian is a market opportunity. And a product of John Textor’s Eagle galaxy: purchased by OL from Botafogo at the end of 2023, the player trained in Recife returned to the Brazilian club Eagle last summer but sees his future blocked on the banks of the Rhône, particularly because of its extra-community status. Hence this loan idea. Preferably in Europe so that he can get used to it. Anderlecht quickly positioned itself on an element not yet adapted to climatic and sporting constraints, particularly on a technical level.
Asked by L’Équipe about his main qualities a year ago, he replied: “Speed, aggressiveness when marking, relaxation.” To this must be added a great experience which translates into Brazilian championship titles and a Copa Libertadores. A defender in the true sense of the term who would be loaned for six months with a purchase option of almost five million.
Van der Heyden, convinced that he will be Mauve
However, Sporting is not abandoning the track leading to Siebe Van der Heyden (26 years old, Mallorca). In Spain, there is even talk of an agreement between the club and player. Information which has not been confirmed but discussions exist.
-It will therefore remain to convince Mallorca to let go of him. The La Liga club would initially like to bring in a new central defender to compensate for his departure. According to Spanish sources, the defender is convinced that he will be able to join the RSCA shortly. Present in Saudi Arabia this week to compete in the Spanish Super Cup with his club (elimination in the semi-final 3-0 against Real Madrid), Van der Heyden did not play a single minute.
And what about Nobel Mendy (20 years old)? The Senegalese remains an option. He is considered an interesting choice in the medium/long term. Problem: Betis Sevilla is of the same opinion and does not want to let go of him on the conditions offered by Anderlecht. The first proposal revolved around a loan with obligation to purchase and nice bonuses. Andalusians want easier to achieve goals or direct sales. In the direction of departure, Amadou Diallo, who was not considered in the RSCA Futures, left for OHL.
