This winter, Anderlecht is not only looking for reinforcements in attack or defense, but also between the posts. With the impending departure of Mads Kikkenborg, the Purple & White definitely wants to attract an extra goalkeeper as a stand-in for Colin Coosemans.
Kikkenborg has been in talks with Norwegian side Molde for some time, but Anderlecht will only let the Dane leave once a replacement is ready. Sporting director Olivier Renard is therefore fully exploring the goalkeeper market.
One of the first names to pop up was that of Martin Delavallée. Charleroi’s 21-year-old goalkeeper is having a solid season and is considered a goalkeeper with potential, but the asking price of around 2 million euros appears to be too high for Anderlecht for the time being, he said. The Newspaper.
Goalkeepers from OHL, KVM and La Louvière are also on Anderlecht’s list
As a result, the Purple & White are looking further into their own country. The wish list includes Tobe Leysen (OH Leuven), Nacho Miras (KV Mechelen) and Marcos Peano (La Louvière), three goalkeepers who are active in the Jupiler Pro League and each have a different profile, writes HLN.
The new goalkeeper will initially be brought in as a double for the 33-year-old Coosemans, who has had a strong year and is still under contract until 2027. However, Anderlecht wants more than just a reserve: the stand-in must also have the prospect of competing in the long term.
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Who it will ultimately be remains open for the time being. It is clear that Anderlecht does not want to make hasty decisions and is carefully scanning the market, with a view to both sporting security in the short term and growth potential in the future.
