KV Mechelen is struggling both sportively and financially. The club is 14th in the Pro League, just two points above the relegation zone. With Phillipe van Esch, the chairman of Helmond Sport, acquiring a large portion of the shares, a capital injection is possible. Together with Eddy de Reys, Van Esch will provide additional investments. Major shareholder Dieter Penninckx will have to leave the club as a result. CEO Frank Lagast is pleased with the principal agreement and thanks everyone who has contributed to this agreement. Thanks to Dieter's brave decision, we can continue to build on our club. KV Mechelen and Helmond Sport have been working together on a sporting level at Van Esch's initiative for some time now. Additionally, Mechelen and Helmond are also sister cities, a connection that dates back to 1314. In a club podcast of the Mechelen club, Van Esch previously stated why he thinks Helmond and Mechelen are a good match. Helmond and Mechelen have some similarities, he said. In the shadow of a big city, a no-nonsense mentality. That's what I like. We resemble each other as clubs. The future of KV Mechelen now looks a bit better, thanks to the new major shareholder. The club can now continue to build on its future and hopes for a better position in the Pro League. The supporters of KV Mechelen can now regain hope that their club is heading for a better future. With the new investments and the cooperation with Helmond Sport, KV Mechelen can become a strong club again in the Pro League. The club's DNA will be preserved, and the mission and vision will be carried out. Eddy de Reys and Phillipe van Esch are both experienced entrepreneurs who know KV Mechelen and will do their best to take the club forward.