KV Mechelen has completed the sale of Moncef Zekri to Sporting CP and is nearing the signing of Mike Eerdhuijzen from FC Utrecht. The 17-year-old left-back is set to travel to Lisbon for a medical after the deal was finalised in recent days.
What does the Zekri sale mean for the club’s finances?
The transfer of Moncef Zekri to Sporting CP will earn KV Mechelen €3.5 million, as reported by VoetbalNieuws.be. This adds to the substantial fees received earlier for Mathis Servais (Millwall) and Redouane Halhal (Venezia), boosting the club’s summer transfer revenue. Zekri was absent from the squad for the win over Standard Liège, where KV Mechelen overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2, due to the impending move.
Why is KV Mechelen signing Eerdhuijzen?
Following Leo Hjelde’s serious injury on debut, KV Mechelen needed defensive reinforcement. Mike Eerdhuijzen, a 26-year-old Dutch centre-back who started the season as a regular for FC Utrecht, is expected to fill that gap. The transfer is nearly complete and addresses the need for experience in defence.
How is KV Mechelen performing in the league?
The club started the season with one win from six matches and currently sits 14th in the Jupiler Pro League with 1 point from 3 games (0W-1D-2L), a goal difference of -4 (3 scored, 7 conceded), and 8 points behind leaders Club Brugge KV. Recent form reads LDL. Their next fixture is an away trip to RAAL La Louvière on 29 August 2026, a team ranked 15th.
What does this mean for the coming weeks?
With Eerdhuijzen arriving and Zekri departing, KV Mechelen is reshaping its defence while improving its financial position. The club can now focus on securing points against RAAL La Louvière to climb clear of the relegation zone. For live standings and upcoming fixtures, visit our standings and fixtures pages.
