Liverpool seal €35m deal for Genk goalkeeper Brughmans

Liverpool have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Genk for goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans. The Reds are planning for the long term, with the Belgian teenager expected to join the club in the summer of 2027.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, the total package for Brughmans will be worth €35 million. Liverpool have received authorisation for the player to undergo a medical, although the formal steps of the transfer are still to be completed.

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The agreement would represent a significant investment in an 18-year-old goalkeeper, underlining Liverpool’s confidence in Brughmans’ potential. The Genk player had been linked with a move to Anfield in recent days, while Liverpool considered both an immediate transfer and a future arrival. The latter option now appears to be the preferred route. Brughmans would remain in Belgium for another season, giving him more time to develop and gain senior experience before joining the Premier League club. Liverpool’s goalkeeping plans have drawn attention this summer, especially amid uncertainty surrounding Giorgi Mamardashvili’s future. A potential departure for the Georgian could have changed the timing of the Brughmans operation, but the reported agreement for 2027 gives the club a clearer long-term framework. The 18-year-old has impressed observers in Belgium with his imposing physical profile and calmness in possession. Genk are well known for developing young talent, and a move to Liverpool would be another major outgoing deal for the club. Medical checks and paperwork must still be finalised before the transfer can be officially confirmed.

It’s worth noting that Brughmans is expected to arrive in the summer of 2027 rather than immediately. That timeline should allow Liverpool to manage their current goalkeeper group while giving the teenager a gradual path toward life at Anfield.

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