Sam Baro has decisively reshaped the leadership at AA Gent, sidelining prominent figure Peter Verbeke as Technical director, effective promptly on September 26, 2025. The move signals a critically important shift in strategy for the Belgian Pro League club, occurring amidst a challenging start to the season and heightened expectations for performance.Verbeke’s departure, announced today, follows mounting pressure stemming from inconsistent results and concerns over squad composition. Baro, recently appointed as the new owner of AA Gent, initiated the change to implement his vision for the club’s future, prioritizing a renewed focus on player development and tactical versatility. The decision impacts not only the technical staff but also the long-term sporting direction of AA Gent,with Baro expected to announce a successor in the coming weeks.
The club confirmed the decision in a press release, stating Verbeke will be replaced on an interim basis by a yet-unnamed internal candidate while a permanent replacement is sought. Verbeke had served as Technical Director as 2018, overseeing several transfer windows and contributing to the club’s European qualification campaigns.
