Belgian giants Anderlecht have secured what could prove to be one of the summer’s shrewdest transfers, with the club set to sign Go Ahead Eagles midfielder Enric Llansana for just €1.5 million. According to HLN, the 24-year-old’s surprisingly low release clause allowed Anderlecht to pounce, beating off interest from city rivals and reigning Pro League champions Union St. Gilloise.
Llansana, a product of the renowned Ajax academy, never featured for the Amsterdam club’s senior team but has made a name for himself in the Eredivisie since joining Go Ahead Eagles in 2022. His development has been steady and impressive, culminating in a standout 2024/25 season where he tallied four goals and five assists in 39 appearances. He was also a key part of the squad that captured headlines by winning the KNVB Cup — a historic achievement for the Dutch underdogs.
While his market value is believed to be significantly higher, the release clause in his contract offered a rare opportunity for clubs in Belgium to secure a technically sound, tactically intelligent midfielder without breaking the bank. Anderlecht, seeking to strengthen their midfield depth this summer, moved quickly and decisively.
The move signals Anderlecht’s continued strategy of identifying undervalued talents in neighboring leagues. Llansana’s versatility and experience in a high-intensity Dutch system align well with the demands of the Belgian top flight. His background with Ajax, where he was once considered one of the standout prospects in the Netherlands U19 setup, adds further pedigree to the transfer.
For Llansana, the switch offers a fresh challenge at a bigger club competing regularly for domestic honors and European football. For Anderlecht, it’s a low-risk, high-upside addition that could pay major dividends in the coming seasons.
With this move, Anderlecht not only address a key need in midfield but also outmaneuver a major rival — a double win as the 2025/26 season approaches.
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