Edward Still Leaves Anderlecht to Join English Club

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Coaching Staff Upheaval at Anderlecht

According to DHnet, the Anderlecht board has actively worked to secure a new head coach, with 40-year-old Dutch manager Paul Simonis—formerly in charge at Wolfsburg—emerging as the most concrete target for the position. While club leadership evaluates its long-term managerial options, the squad faces immediate preparation hurdles following the departures of both Still and Lucas Biglia.

Interim Leadership and Training Ground Adjustments

To bridge the gap ahead of a crucial fixture, Anderlecht turned to internal promotions. DHnet reported that Naïm Aarab stepped onto the training pitch Monday morning to work with the core A squad. Aarab previously served as assistant coach for the Anderlecht Futures team after arriving at the club over the summer from Union Saint-Gilloise. On the touchline, Jérémy Taravel will take charge as interim head coach for the upcoming match against Royal Antwerp. Taravel previously collaborated with Aarab within Union’s youth setup during the 2023–2024 season, a pairing officially confirmed by the club.

Administrative Turmoil Behind the Scenes

The coaching staff adjustments coincide with executive-level changes at the club. DHnet noted that Anderlecht’s administration did not wait for a scheduled board of directors meeting before dismissing Olivier Renard from his executive duties. With leadership roles shifting across both the boardroom and the technical area, the club is moving quickly to stabilize operations ahead of its upcoming fixture against Antwerp.

Anderlecht returns to action in the Belgian Pro League against Royal Antwerp, where the interim coaching staff will look to steady the team amidst ongoing off-field transitions.

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