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KV Mechelen player transfers 2026

Overview

In late July 2026, Belgian side KV Mechelen sent 18‑year‑old forward Mauro Lenaerts on loan to Dutch second‑division club Helmond Sport to secure regular playing time, while also exploring a possible sale of left‑back José Marsa to Spanish La Liga team Malaga, though no formal bid had been received.

A week later, in early August 2026, the club completed a permanent signing of 22‑year‑old Norwegian centre‑back Leo Hjelde from Sunderland AFC. The four‑year contract includes a sell‑on clause that will benefit Sunderland if the player is later transferred. These moves illustrate Mechelen’s active summer transfer window, combining loan arrangements, potential outbound deals, and inbound permanent acquisitions.

Entities

KV Mechelen · Malaga CF · Helmond Sport · Mauro Lenaerts · José Marsa

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Norwegian defender Leo Hjelde signs four‑year deal with KV Mechelen

    Leo Hjelde, 22, leaves Sunderland for KV Mechelen on a four‑year deal, with Sunderland keeping a sell‑on clause.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    KV Mechelen loans striker Lenaerts to Helmond Sport, may sell defender Marsa to Malaga

    KV Mechelen loans 18‑year‑old striker Mauro Lenaerts to Helmond Sport for the season and is reportedly negotiating a €3.5 million sale of defender José Marsa to Malaga.

Sources

celtsarehere.com · insidefutbol.com · redactie24.be · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalprimeur.be · walfoot.be