Anderlecht laughs: “The biggest mistake in the club’s transfers”

This weekend, Club Brugge and Anderlecht will face off for the third time this season. Logically, this remains a private match for one player. Mats Ritts will compete for the RSCA against the team he was in the starting line-up at the start of this campaign.

Club Brugge, a Beerschot alum with a past at Ajax, took over Club Brugge from KV Mechelen in 2018. It was a successful transfer. He has nearly 200 matches under his belt at Blauw-Zwart. He was also well-liked inside the locker room and among the fans.

But last summer it became clear that he no longer played a leading role in the sporting plans. He started the current season as a starting player, but the competition in Brugge's midfield has increased to the point that a starting place can no longer be guaranteed. And so he chose his way out.

The key pawn is colored purple and white

A number of clubs have shown interest, including Union SG. But in the end, Reits somewhat surprisingly chose arch-rival Club Brugge in purple and white. However, the competition in the midfield was very fierce. Despite this, his move has proven successful so far.

Ritts quickly earned a starting place in coach Brian Rimmer's team and he never relinquished it. Of all the midfielders used by RSCA this season, he is the player who has been given the most playing minutes. Therefore, it is crucial in maintaining the balance between the attack and defense line. A type that would also have been useful at… Club Brugge this season.

Blue black error

Anderlecht appears to be the biggest winner in this summer deal. “Allowing Zip to move to a direct competitor is the biggest transfer mistake Club Brugge made last summer. The management preferred someone with a higher market value like Rafael Onyedika, who will have to pay around 10-15 million euros in the coming months but “Rits will be more beneficial to the club in Right now,” says a Belgian championship insider The last hour.