Mats Rits inspires at the derby: return to the third provincial class!

Mats Rits inspires at the derby: return to the third provincial class!

There's exciting news from the world of Belgian football! Mats Rits, a 32-year-old central midfielder, has moved from RSC Anderlecht, where he has recently been relegated to the B core, to KSK Erembodegem, a team in the third provincial tier. The coach Besnik Hasi apparently no longer relied on him, which prompted Rits to look for new challenges. The decision was not without reason, because at Erembodegem he presented himself in a derby against FC Doggen Erembodegem with a lot of enthusiasm and the necessary passion for football. Voetbalnieuws reported that the games and the fans' commitment to Mats and his teammate Nathan De Cat were extremely positive, despite the turbulent last few months his career.

To help Rits and De Cat get on their feet, a new owner was found for KSK Erembodegem - Peter Temmerman, a project developer who apparently has a good hand for new talent. Under his leadership, there was a post-game signing session where fans had the opportunity to get autographs and chat with the players. This event had the atmosphere of a celebration and showed how devoted the supporters are to the new players.

The career of Mats Rits

Mats Rits was born on July 18, 1993 and began his professional career at the age of 16 with Germinal Beerschot. After a promising youth career, including at the famous Ajax academy, which was also linked to big clubs such as Real Madrid, he signed a contract with Ajax in 2011. Here he showed impressive performances and quickly scored goals. But injuries held him back and he was unable to establish himself sustainably in the first team, which ultimately led to a move to Belgium.

After a short interlude at KV Mechelen, Rits moved to Club Brugge in 2018 and only returned to Anderlecht in August 2023, where he signed a three-year contract. [Wikipedia further states that Despite his current difficulties at Anderlecht, Rits never holds grudges and is focused on getting back on track.

An exciting comeback

What will the future hold for Mats Rits? Under the new coach Marc Goegebuer, the way has been paved to prove themselves in the third provincial division and perhaps even make a comeback in a higher league. The dedication and commitment he shows at KSK Erembodegem could be the first step in a positive direction. The steps in this development are being followed closely because Rits can learn a lot from the setbacks of the past.

KSK Erembodegem fans can look forward to seeing their new star in action - perhaps he will return to form where he once enjoyed great success. Returning to the big stage is a long road and we're excited to see how this special player's story continues to unfold. Stay tuned for updates and more exciting news from the world of football! You can also find out more about the Belgian football players in the Category of football players from Belgium).