K.R.C. Genk has completed a lucrative transfer by selling Nigerian winger Yira Sor to Amed SK. The 26-year-old leaves the Cegeka Arena after 119 appearances in blue and white. With the sale, Genk avoids losing Sor on a free transfer next year.
What happened?
Genk sold Yira Sor to Amed SK, a newcomer in the Turkish Super Lig. The transfer took place just before the 2026/27 season. Sor, who signed a four-year contract in January 2023, was about to see his contract expire. Genk decided to sell now and thus receive a substantial amount.
Why is this important for K.R.C. Genk?
The sale of Sor is a financial masterstroke. The club prevented him from leaving on a free transfer in January 2027. Sor was one of the fastest players in Europe, with a top speed of 37.7 km/h. His departure means a loss for the team, but it also brings in a significant sum of money.
What comes next?
Genk currently stands 12th in the Jupiler Pro League with 0 points after one match (0-1 loss). The club has scored 1 goal and conceded 2. With a 3-point deficit to league leader Union St. Gilloise, Genk will need to invest in new players to compete in the league.
Sor began his career at 36 Lion FC in Nigeria before moving to Europe. He played for Banik Ostrava and Slavia Prague before joining Genk in 2023. In the 2025/26 season, he scored 4 goals in 24 league matches and 2 goals in 11 Europa League matches.
