Even as he approaches the age of 37, Lior Rafalov continues to deliver the goods.
The veteran midfielder celebrated another goal in the Anderlecht uniform on Thursday in the game against Silkburg within the Conference League and raised his record this season to 6 goals in all formats as he added 7 more assists, this a few days after he also scored in the league in his team's victory over Ofen.
Anderlecht is once again unable to get close to the top of the Belgian league and looked bad in quite a few games, but Rafalov is one of the only players who manages to maintain a high level and occasionally give Anderlecht's audience moments of happiness.
In an interview that aired today (Saturday) with Rafalov in Belgium, he said that he is interested in continuing with the club and extending his contract.
"I want to continue and feel that I still have a lot to contribute," Rafalov said, "The intention is to stay in the team. I have a very good relationship with the owner and the coach, and talks about a new contract have already begun. In my estimation, we will reach a final conclusion by January. It is a match that is good for both the parties".
Another person who took part in the interview was Gal - Lior's wife - who said, among other things: "There is great mutual respect between Lior and the club, and he believes that he has a bright future in Anderlecht. His goal is to continue in a professional position there after retirement, and I have a feeling that the club is also interested In this way. Will he get a managerial role or coach the team? In my opinion, he is capable of doing both roles."
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