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Omobamidele joins Anderlecht in surprise loan move
The 24-year-old defender made 54 appearances for Strasbourg and will play European football with Anderlecht after the move from Nottingham Forest.
- On Wednesday, Republic of Ireland international Andrew Omobamidele completed a surprise loan move from Strasbourg to Belgian side Anderlecht, joining the club for the upcoming Europa League campaign.
- Omobamidele brings significant European experience, having made 54 appearances for Strasbourg since joining from Nottingham Forest in January 2025. He captained the French side during their 2-1 victory over Lens on August 29.
- Anderlecht secured Europa League qualification following a 6-0 aggregate victory over Kairat in the play-offs. The team finished fourth in the Belgian Pro League last season, trailing Club Brugge by 24 points.
- Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard also joined Anderlecht on a season-long loan after limited playing time at Ibrox. The arrival of Minsu Kim in Aasgaard's attacking midfield position prompted the 24-year-old Norwegian's move.
- Anderlecht holds an option to make Aasgaard's loan permanent, strengthening their squad depth for European competition. Late-stage transfer deals often materialize quickly, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the final window days.
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Defender Andrew Omobamidele is RSC Anderlecht's newest signing. Midfielders Romeo Amane and Thelo Aasgaard also join the squad.
Anderlecht of Vitor Bruno secured the loan of Andrew Omobamidele. The Irish international left Strasbourg of Hugo Oliveira, in an agreement without option of purchase. The Strasbourg content of Hugo Oliveira lends Andrew Omobamidele to Anderlecht of Vitor Bruno appears first in Ball on the Network.
The Anderlecht runs to the shelters in defense and officializes the arrival of Andrew Omobamidele.
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