Antwerp FC won 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in its exhibition match against Hertha BSC and was able to successfully conclude its summer training period. The national champion therefore seems ready for next week’s Supercup. Although sporting boss Marc Overmars is not yet done with the homework on the transfer market.
So there is certainly fresh blood in the defensive compartment. And also in midfield, some extra manpower can be added in width. After all, Pieter Gerkens moved to AA Gent on a free transfer, while Faris Haroun put an end to his playing career. In addition, Antwerp is in danger of losing a tastemaker from last season. For example, the chance that a follow-up will be made to the collaboration with promising international Mandela Keita is getting smaller.
Redemption price too high
The controlling midfielder was taken over from OH Leuven on a rental basis at the end of the winter mercato and quickly grew into one of the revelations for the national champion. Still, an extended stay seems a long way off. However, the lump sum payment of 10 million euros is not an option for the winner of the national double. And so both clubs will have to find an agreement on a lower transfer amount.
English competition
Bee The last news know that Antwerp and OHL are still ‘on speaking terms’. But it will not be easy for RAFC to close a possible deal. Because in the meantime there are hijackers on the coast. For example, there would also be interest in Keita from abroad, more specifically from the wealthy England. So let’s wait and see what the future brings for the Belgian international. In any case, he will join OHL on an internship in Leicester.
