Despite Al Ahly director of football Wael Gomaa stating his desire for Trézéguet to remain with the club, describing him as "one of the main elements of the team",[16] on 6 August 2015, Trézéguet joined Belgian side Anderlecht on loan for a fee of €1 million, with Anderlecht gaining an option to sign him on a permanent basis after the season-long loan for a further €2.5 million.[17] His arrival at the club was disrupted by a broken shoulder sustained while training with his national team in the United Arab Emirates,[18] ruling him out for several months after being forced to undergo surgery.[19] Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi stated his disappointment in the disruption of the loan spell and admitted that it had been difficult for the club to analyze Trézéguet's ability.[20]