Ook Fedde Leysen bids Union goodbye, Anderlecht signs Tawfik Bentayeb

In a double‑header of transfer activity, 23‑year‑old Belgian defender Fedde Leysen says goodbye to Union as he heads to Serie A on loan at Sassuolo, while 24‑year‑old Moroccan forward Tawfik Bentayeb arrives at Anderlecht on a four‑year deal after a prolific spell in France.

Fedde Leysen, 23, is loaned to Sassuolo until June 2027 with a purchase option. The defender featured 86 times for Union, scoring three goals and providing three assists. Last season he played 39 matches, including seven in the Champions League, and completed the full 90 minutes in Union’s first two league games this campaign.

Tawfik Bentayeb, 24, joins Anderlecht from Union Touarga Sportif on a four‑season contract. The left‑footed attacker will compete with Sikan, Cvetkovic and Bertaccini for a starting spot. He arrived after a season at Troyes in France’s second tier, where he netted 20 goals and added three assists in 31 appearances.

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This contrast of a departing defender and an incoming striker highlights the ongoing reshuffle of talent as Belgian clubs shape their squads for the new season.