RSC Anderlecht has confirmed the signing of Tawfik Bentayeb from Union Touarga Sportif, officializing the deal on 21 August 2026. The Moroccan forward has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, with several sources placing the agreement’s expiry in 2030. Anderlecht presented Bentayeb as their new attacker, a signing intended to add firepower to the club’s frontline.
Anderlecht officially unveils Tawfik Bentayeb, signed from Union Touarga Sportif on a four-year deal running through 2030.
The financial details point to a fee of around 4.5 million euros including bonuses. Some reports suggest a base fee closer to 4 million euros, with add-ons pushing the total higher. Earlier in the negotiations, an offer of roughly 3 million euros had reportedly been discussed before talks resumed and the price climbed. Union Touarga is also said to have secured a 20 percent sell-on clause, giving the Moroccan club a stake in any future transfer. Before the move was finalized, Bentayeb underwent a medical and received the necessary clearance to leave his former club.
At 24 years old, Bentayeb arrives in Belgium with a reputation built on goals. He was the top scorer in Morocco’s second division last season, netting 18 times for Union Touarga. That form drew attention from several European clubs, though Anderlecht ultimately won the race for his signature. Some databases list his birth date as 14 January 2002 and his birthplace as Casablanca, while statistical profiles describe him as left-footed. He is considered a central striker, comfortable leading the line as a focal point in attack.
Anderlecht’s move reflects a clear intention to strengthen their attacking options with a player seen as both offensive-minded and full of potential. Club officials view him as someone who can offer an immediate solution up front rather than a long-term project alone. Reports suggest the Brussels club prioritized sporting ambition over rival offers that may have been more financially rewarding for the player. Like many players developed outside Morocco who go on to represent the Atlas Lions, Bentayeb’s path abroad reflects the growing pull of European clubs for Moroccan talent, a pull already exemplified by forwards like Ayoub El Kaabi who forged their own routes to prominence through European football.
The transfer has drawn coverage from Moroccan, Belgian, and French media, reflecting its significance as a cross-continental deal. It also fits into a broader recruitment strategy for Anderlecht, one focused on identifying young, high-ceiling talent in North Africa. For Bentayeb, the move represents a fresh step toward establishing himself in European football.
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