Liverpool Secures £30m Signing of Belgian Goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk
Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian club Genk. The towering young keeper, standing 6ft 7in tall, has agreed to a six-year contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2032.
A Promising Future Between the Posts
The move reflects Liverpool’s plan to secure their goalkeeping future. Brughmans has already played in all four of Genk’s league games this season and is seen as a rising star in European football. He has represented Belgium at youth international levels and the transfer marks a major step forward in his career.
Transfer Details and Contract Structure
The deal is valued at around £30 million, but includes various add-ons based on performance. This approach keeps the initial fee reasonable while giving Genk potential rewards if Brughmans meets certain milestones. Although he signed for Liverpool, Brughmans will stay at Genk on loan for the 2026-27 season to gain more first-team experience and exposure in European competitions before joining the Reds in summer 2027.
Preparing for Life After Alisson
The timing of this signing is notable. Alisson Becker’s contract expires next year, leaving questions about who will guard the goal long-term. Alongside existing keepers Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman, and Vitezslav Jaros, Brughmans’ arrival strengthens the squad and adds security for the future.
Ongoing Focus on Youth Talent
This signing continues Liverpool’s trend of recruiting promising teenagers worldwide. Earlier this year, they signed Senegalese defender Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austrian centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe, both standout performers at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Other recent youth signings include Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi, currently on loan at TSV Hartberg, and Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez.
Upcoming Fixture
- Date: 4 September 2026
- Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
- Kickoff: 21:00
