Anderlecht's Nathan De Cat: diploma secured, transfer spotlight

Seventeen‑year‑old Nathan De Cat of RSC Anderlecht has earned his secondary school diploma at the Sint‑Guido‑Instituut in Brussels, the partner school of Sporting Anderlecht, freeing him to focus on the upcoming season and a possible transfer. Transfermarkt values him at €27 million, attracting interest from several European clubs.

Anderlecht have begun pre‑season preparations for the new campaign. The club cancelled its first scheduled friendly against Sporting Hasselt after injuries to Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey.

The cancelled match was set for Saturday, indicating a disrupted start to the training schedule. Despite the setback, the squad continues to train under the guidance of Vitor Bruno.

Nathan De Cat, who has already been called up once as a "Rode Duivel", can now join the preparations with a freer mind. His recent academic achievement removes the pressure of balancing studies and football.

The 17‑year‑old’s summer could also bring a departure from Anderlecht’s Lotto Park. European clubs monitoring his progress may submit bids that the club would find hard to refuse.

On Transfermarkt, De Cat’s market value stands at €27 million, a figure that could deliver a substantial sum to his training club. Such a valuation underscores the potential financial impact of a transfer.

A tweet celebrating his diploma read “Diplôme en poche. 🎓 Proficiat, ket. 💜”. The post highlights the club’s pride in his off‑field accomplishment.

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