Weiler guided the club to the Belgian First Division A title last season, also reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, but things have not gone to plan this term.

Defending champion Anderlecht has won only two of seven league games and sits ninth, while its UEFA Champions League campaign began with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

The board acted to dismiss Weiler, releasing a statement in which it listed his achievements and credited him with the development of Belgium internationals Youri Tielemans and Leander Dendoncker.

Weiler's coaching staff have temporarily been placed in charge of first team duties.