On Friday evening, the General Assembly of Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht formally approved the financial report for the 2023-2024 season. Despite the absence of European football and the associated revenues, RSCA successfully concluded the season with an increase in operational revenue and a positive net result, achieving a net profit of €1,588,290. “The continuous efforts of the shareholders and the disciplined governing of the management have now led to these positive financial results.”
Following the 2022-2023 season, RSC Anderlecht had already achieved a significant milestone by surpassing €100 million in operating revenue for the first time, coupled with a further reduction in salary mass. These encouraging trends have continued into the 2023-2024 financial year.
Operating revenue increased by nearly 4.5% to €105,745,990, driven by robust commercial performances despite the absence of European competition. Notably, the stadium was marked by an average occupancy rate of 98% during home matches. Additionally, the transfer of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to Brighton and the sell-on fee generated from Jérémy Doku’s transfer from Stade Rennes to Manchester City contributed significantly to the revenue increase. Revenue from Zeno Debast’s transfer to Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2024 has not yet been accounted for and will be reflected in the financial results for the 2024-2025 season.
In addition to the increase in revenue, operating costs decreased further, primarily due to a significant reduction in salary mass (-€5,445,134). After deducting taxes and financial costs, the club is able to present a net profit of €1,588,290. This marks the first positive net result for RSC Anderlecht since the 2016-2017 season. Only in the season ‘21-’22, Anderlecht presented a positive net result as a consequence of a wavering of debts.
The club’s own resources have also risen, amounting to €5,086,401.
President Wouter Vandenhaute:
“Restoring the club’s financial stability has been a challenging endeavor. I am proud to see that the sustained commitment of the shareholders, combined with the dedication and discipline of the management, have now led to these positive financial results. I extend my gratitude to everyone within the organization for their contributions. A strong financial foundation is essential as we continue our journey back to the top in the coming years.”
