Finally there’s white smoke: ‘Anderlecht have received their first big transfer and want to present the player to the public on Tuesday’ – Football News

Finally! We’ve all had to wait a very long time – although Jesper Friedberg expected it too – but a decision has been made. RSC Anderlecht have secured their first summer signing.

Karlo Simic has signed a five-year contract. He comes from Milan. The 19-year-old Serbian defender was picked up from Stuttgart’s youth academy a few seasons ago, but has played in the Stuttgart first team. In the Rossoneri No chance of playing (many) minutes.

💬🟣 Information #RSCA :
🇷🇸 Sporting #Anderlecht The club plans to announce the deal for Giancarlo Simic on Tuesday.
✍🏼 As revealed, the Serbian centre-back will sign a 5-year contract. #mercato #AC Milan #Jet Propulsion Laboratory pic.twitter.com/2TmY1qxUS3

– Sasha Tavoleri (@sachatavoleri) July 21, 2024

Anderlecht reportedly paid €3m for Simic. This was again a punishment from Friedberg. Market transfer The defender’s market value is estimated at five million euros. Although the sporting director of the purple and white had to allow a resale rate of twenty percent.

Normally, Anderlecht would announce Simic’s arrival on Tuesday. The defender must replace the departure of Zino Debast and will work alongside Jan Vertonghen in the purple-and-white defence.

When will Karlo Simic make his debut for RSC Anderlecht?

Anderlecht will start the new season next Saturday with a home match – behind closed doors – against STVV. However, the chance that Simic will be able to play and be allowed to play is almost nil.