The RFC Liège has officially lost Reno Wilmots, who has left for a competitor club. It was expected, and the club announced it tonight on their social media. Reno Wilmots had a low buyout clause of only 75,000 euros, which allowed him to leave RFC Liège and join Patro Eisden.
The club received written confirmation from the player on Tuesday that he had decided to activate the departure clause in his contract. Reno Wilmots is now officially a player for Patro. The club stated that the departure clause was a necessary condition for his commitment in June 2023, and they have no choice but to accept his decision to activate it.
Having arrived from Visé last summer, the 27-year-old midfielder quickly became a key player under Gaëtan Englebert, participating in 27 matches in D1B. He now joins Patro, the team that narrowly edged out RFC Liège for a spot in the Promotion Playoffs by just two points on the final day of the regular season.
Despite this departure, RFC Liège had already planned ahead by recruiting Théo Pierrot, who interestingly comes from Patro. This transfer marks a new chapter for both clubs as they navigate the changes in their squads for the upcoming season. The competition between the two teams is sure to intensify as they face off on the field with their revamped lineups.