“Despite doubling salary: Anderlecht fears the departure of the mainstay”

RSC Anderlecht are currently preparing for their home match against KRC Genk, which could once again be a decisive moment in the title battle. However, sporting director Jesper Friedberg is also busy with next summer’s Mercato. RSCA is at risk of losing many players.

Regardless of the outcome of the title struggle, Anderlecht wants to achieve a successful return to the European arena next season. This requires a sufficiently armed selection in terms of breadth. Therefore additional reinforcement is not an unnecessary luxury. In addition, it is not easy to keep the current selection as intact as possible.

Some players, such as Thomas Delaney, Ludwig Augustinsson and Federico Gattoni, are currently on loan. Therefore, renegotiation must take place in order to retain it. The other boys are preparing for a new step in their careers. Zeno Debast in particular seems ready for a good transition.

Experienced forces

In addition, there is also uncertainty regarding the expiration of the contracts of some experienced employees. For example, Jan Vertonghen has not yet decided whether he will continue as a professional footballer or not. We’ll have to wait and see how much his recent injury affects this decision. Kasper Schmeichel’s future also looks uncertain at the moment.

The Danish international player was kidnapped at the end of the summer Mercato. Although Anderlecht already had a suitable goalkeeper in Maxime Dubet, they were immediately given the chance of first place. After several varied months, Schmeichel has become one of the pillars of coach Brian Reimer’s team in recent weeks.

Double the salary

However, it is not certain that he will stay. According to La Dernière Heure, the club wants to continue with Schmeichel. Extending his contract will not cause him any financial harm. The Dane could earn at least €500,000 a year, which is double his current salary. However, Schmeichel will postpone for the time being and may continue to do so until the end of the European Championship. That’s why Anderlecht are already looking for alternative options, such as Daniel Peretz, Bayern Munich’s third goalkeeper.