Official: Frank Vercauteren to Anderlecht

OTHER Anderlecht announced the news about the arrival of Vercauteren on the official website. Vercauteren does come as head coach, Simon Davies becomes field coach. Anderlecht also confirms the departure of Frank Arnesen.


After the mutual conversation that Kompany, Coucke and Verschueren had, the trio did not get stuck. The most important decision was a reform of the technical staff.

The Anderlecht website describes Vercauteren as "a man of the house with an enormous football baggage and an unmistakable knowledge of the Belgian competition". He also fits in Kompany's philosophy. Vercauteren is known for working with youngsters and stands for offensive football. Logically, he fully supports Kompany's new vision of Anderlecht.

Davies will stay on board and will become a field trainer. Verschueren says that Davies has always worked very hard as T1 and that they do not blame him much. However, adjustments were needed. Davies will play an important role because he knows the principles of Kompany. He will also continue to do a good job under Vercauteren.

Vercauteren leaves his club OH Leuven and will start at Anderlecht from next week. He is very satisfied with his return to Anderlecht. He realizes that the club is at an important intersection. Vercauteren believes that his qualities and the qualities of Kompany form a perfect whole. Vercauteren knows Kompany well, because he was an assistant trainer when Kompany made his debut.

Vercauteren naturally wants to win matches as quickly as possible and he believes in a bright future for Anderlecht with the vision of Kompany. Kompany praises his former trainer at Anderlecht and at the Red Devils for his insight, authority, knowledge and honest analyzes.

Verschueren told about the departure of Technical Director Frank Arnesen that he played a role in the transfers from Vlap, Luckassen and Arnstad, a promising Norwegian. He also helped with the expansion of the scouting cell. Of course, he wishes the Dane good luck in his further career.

Verschueren realizes that Anderlecht are going through a very difficult period and knows that this can only change with victories. He says that the board continues to believe in the chosen course, but that this takes more time than people initially thought. He also emphasizes some injuries and important players who have not yet been able to show themselves completely. Verschueren says that they understand the dissatisfaction of the fans, but choosing a project in the long term is the most difficult, certainly within certain financial possibilities. "But RSC Anderlecht is coming back, with the support of everyone who carries the club in their hearts.", says Verschueren.