There have been some transfer problems between Anderlecht and Union in the past two years. They preyed on each other’s players and also on potential transfers. Mohamed Amoura was also in the picture at Anderlecht, Union fished Noah Sadiki from the neighbors. But there was also Bart Nieuwkoop.
When Felice Mazzu moved to Lotto Park, he told his board that he would like Bart Nieuwkoop to strengthen the right flank. However, then technical director Peter Verbeke did not respond.
After all, Anderlecht still had Amir Murillo in the core and Killian Sardella as back-up. But Jesper Fredberg also saw the file and last summer Nieuwkoop was again on the list to strengthen the right back.
Ultimately, the Dutchman himself withheld interest, because there were only two options available to him: Feyenoord and Club Brugge, which also showed interest.
He eventually moved to Rotterdam, where he is now regularly played as a right winger. He is also about to become second after the untouchable PSV.
Fun fact: Karel Geraerts was also charmed by Sardella and would have liked to bring him to the Dudenpark during that period. But Anderlecht did not want to cooperate.
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