Zulte Waregem prepares for Belgian Pro League season with new coach and signings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Zulte Waregem enters the 2026/2027 Belgian Pro League season with Michael Beale as their new head coach. After barely surviving their return to the top flight, the team hopes to improve despite significant player losses this summer. Key player Thomas Claes, alongside newcomer Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu, will be central to their success. As the season approaches, the club will need to strengthen their squad further to compete effectively.
- •Michael Beale appointed as new Zulte Waregem coach.
- •Zulte Waregem survived their first Pro League season.
- •Key player Thomas Claes looks to improve from last season.
- •Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu joins to bolster the attack.
- •Team has lost several key players this summer.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Belgian Pro League 2026/2027 Preview: Zulte Waregem
"Zulte Waregem managed to survive their first season back in the Belgian Pro League, although they did not finish the season well. Michael Beale has been brought in to turn things around, but he will l...
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