Sterkhoder confirms Antwerp’s exit shortly after the cup final

Antwerp was unable to win the Belgian Cup for the second year in a row. In the final, Great Old was eventually forced to succumb to Union SG: 1-0. For many players, this was their last chance to win an award with RAFC.

Last season, Antwerp was still the biggest loser in Belgian football. After winning his first Kroki Cup, he also won the national title a few weeks later. Super Cup added in summer. The first team was then allowed to make its debut in the Champions League.

But a successful 2023 did not have a proper follow-up in 2024. The defending champions still finished third in the regular competition, but after a dramatic run in the Champions Qualifiers, were permanently eliminated from the title race. . And now he lost the cup final as well.

Summer transformation

A major setback for the old town, which is preparing for a transformation in the summer months. It was previously announced that coach Mark van Bommel would depart after the end of the season. The Dutchman will be followed by many players, so a major cleaning operation is expected in the dressing room.

Owen Fendahl also appears to be busy with his recent matches in Antwerp. The Dutch left-back was signed from Ajax on loan in the summer. But although he became a permanent member of Van Bommel’s team, the collaboration would not continue.

Back to Ajax

Fendal seemed to confirm this himself after the cup final Antwerp newspaper. He added: “It would have been a beautiful farewell.” “It would also have been great for the whole team. We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time, so the disappointment is huge.” With the presence of Argentine Ayrton Costa, it seems that the new left-back is on his way to Boswell.