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Anderlecht sells Nathan Saliba to Villarreal for €15 million

Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba leaves Anderlecht and will undergo medical tests with Villarreal on Tuesday.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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RSC Anderlecht has sold Nathan Saliba to Villarreal for a fee of €15 million. The 22-year-old Canadian midfielder has left the club and will undergo medical tests in Spain on Tuesday.

The transfer comes at a time when the transfer market is in full swing. Anderlecht is already looking for a replacement for Saliba.

According to reports, the club is considering Santi Garcia as a potential successor. Details regarding this possible transfer have not yet been made public.

This commitment highlights the ongoing activity in the transfer market, with various clubs strengthening their squads and swapping players.

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