Overview
- Union officially presented Zeno Van Den Bosch on Monday as a free signing from Royal Antwerp to strengthen the club's centre-back ranks.
- The 22-year-old arrives with roughly 140 first-team appearances for Antwerp, domestic honours and Champions League exposure, and is described by sporting director Horst Heldt as physically strong with leadership potential.
- Van Den Bosch joins returning veteran Marvin Friedrich to replace Danilho Doekhi and Diogo Leite, both of whom leave the club this summer after their contracts expired.
- The transfer fits Union's low-fee approach this window and was reportedly agreed in winter, while media report a contract through 2030 though the club has not confirmed the length.
- A remaining decision is whether Union will exercise a roughly €1.5 million buy option for loanee Stanley Nsoki, a choice that plus tactical plans under new coach Mauro Lustrinelli will determine the final starting pairing.