# RSC Anderlecht ownership sale legal proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rsc-anderlecht-ownership-sale-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-09-11T13:50:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

A Brussels criminal court has scheduled legal proceedings for December regarding the 2017 sale of the RSC Anderlecht football club. 

The trial will begin with pleas on December 7, followed by sessions on December 8 and 10. The investigation focuses on the takeover by businessman Marc Coucke, who acquired 74 percent of the club's shares. Federal prosecutors are examining potential irregularities, including allegations that Coucke received false financial statements.

The case also involves football agent Christophe Henrotay, who introduced buyers and sought a finder's fee. Prosecutors suspect that certain commissions may have been covertly distributed to individuals involved in the sale, such as former CEO Jo Van Biesbroek and former manager Herman Van Holsbeeck.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: RSC Anderlecht sale trial scheduled for December

The trial regarding the 2017 takeover of RSC Anderlecht by Marc Coucke is scheduled for December 7, 8, and 10 in Brussels, investigating alleged financial irregularities and improper commissions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rsc-anderlecht-sale-trial-scheduled-for-december

### 2026-08-17: RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC pursue squad changes

Belgian clubs RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC are making significant squad adjustments through new signings and player departures ahead of the transfer deadline.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rsc-anderlecht-signs-german-winger-marten-winkler

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