De 7 Extra | Reconstructie: Hoe Wouter Vandenhaute Antwerp afsnoepte van Paul Gheysens
Summary
This episode details the complex takeover of Royal Antwerp FC by Wouter van den Houten and a consortium of local investors. Hosts Roan van Eyck and Mathias Verbergt reconstruct the deal’s seven key moments, revealing how Van den Houten leveraged personal networks to resolve stadium ownership disputes and secure KBC financing. The story highlights the strategic shift from owner Paul Gijsens to a new group including club icon Tobi Alderweireld, aiming for financial sustainability over immediate spending.
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