Overview
- Belgian media say OH Leuven is moving fast to sign Carl Hoefkens and that a contract is expected to be completed soon, though no club has confirmed the move.
- NAC insiders strongly denied over the weekend that Hoefkens would leave and have publicly presented him as committed to leading an immediate promotion push.
- Hoefkens was linked to Leuven for months after NAC’s relegation, and the coach has previously said he wanted to continue fighting with the club despite fan pressure.
- NAC cited a past case involving Jean‑Paul van Gastel to explain its readiness to resist or complicate a departure, and the club would likely seek compensation because Hoefkens remains under contract.
- The situation remains unresolved and developing, with the next key signposts being formal confirmations from OH Leuven, NAC or Hoefkens and any reported agreement terms.