K.R.C. Genk has announced two new signings today: Kevin Amaro and Jerry Afriyie. The club has confirmed both transfers on the same day, marking an important step in the summer transfer market. Amaro joins from Liverpool Montevideo, while Afriyie comes to Genk from Al-Qadsiah.
Who are the new players?
Kevin Amaro has completed his entire youth development at Liverpool Montevideo. He made his first-team debut in August 2022 and has since played over 75 matches for the club. Amaro won the Uruguayan league title in the 2023-2024 season and has won the Supercopa twice with Liverpool Montevideo. He has three caps for the Uruguay national team and made his debut in September 2023. Marcelo Bielsa has called him up three times for the national team.
Jerry Afriyie joins from Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia and has signed a five-year contract with K.R.C. Genk. The 19-year-old player spent last season on loan at La Louvière, where he scored five goals and provided two assists in 34 matches. Afriyie can play as both a winger and a striker and won the award for Ghana's best young player in 2025. He trained at Thoughts FC in Ghana and moved to Al-Qadsiah in January 2025.
What does this mean for the team?
Dimitri de Condé, the Head of Football at K.R.C. Genk, has praised both players. About Amaro, he said: "Kevin is a player who fits very well with the football identity we want to convey at K.R.C. Genk." De Condé emphasized Amaro's 'grinta' and his selection by Marcelo Bielsa as proof of his quality. About Afriyie, De Condé said: "Jerry is a boy with a lot of energy." He highlighted Afriyie's speed, explosiveness, and 1v1 ability, and said the club will support his development.
How does this fit into the current competition?
K.R.C. Genk is currently in ninth place in the Jupiler Pro League with four points from three matches, with a recent form of DWL. The team has scored eight goals and conceded eight goals, resulting in a balanced record. They are five points behind league leaders Club Brugge KV. Genk's next match is at home against SK Beveren on August 28, 2026. R. Durosinmi is currently the team's top scorer with three goals in three appearances.
What does this mean for the future?
The additions of Amaro and Afriyie will strengthen the team, both now and in the future. With their experience and talent, they will play an important role in the upcoming matches. Fans can follow the upcoming matches on our fixtures page and keep track of the players' performances on our stats page.
