KRC Genk has had a busy week finalizing a loan deal and closing out a record-breaking transfer summer. According to VoetbalFocus, the 19-year-old forward Robin Mirisola has been loaned to OH Leuven for one season, with no purchase option included.
Why did KRC Genk loan out Robin Mirisola?
The sporting management at Genk decided Mirisola needed playing time at another Jupiler Pro League club. VoetbalFocus reported that the striker had fallen to third choice in the attack, behind Rafiu Durosinmi and Aaron Bibout. A loan spell at OH Leuven is now meant to help him find rhythm at the top level. Genk emphasized on its club website that it will continue to closely monitor his development. The Limburg side currently sits seventh in the standings with seven points from four matches. They have scored twelve goals and conceded eight.
How lucrative was the transfer summer for KRC Genk?
According to a video analysis by Sporza Voetbal, KRC Genk has concluded an exceptionally profitable transfer period. The club sold players for a net amount of 82.5 million euros this summer. That figure was highlighted by P-magazine. The club's own transfer record was broken twice this season. First, Borussia Dortmund paid 33 million euros for Kos Karetsas. Subsequently, Liverpool made an offer of 35 million euros for 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans. Only Christos Tzolis, who moved from Club Brugge to Arsenal for 40 million, was more expensive this summer.
What does the Brughmans transfer mean for the goalkeeper position?
The potential record transfer of Lucca Brughmans to Liverpool keeps the sporting leadership busy. Head of Football Dimitri De Condé must, according to P-magazine, search for a new goalkeeper if Brughmans leaves. That player must be able to compete for the starting spot immediately, not just warm the bench. One of the names under consideration is Tobe Leysen. The 24-year-old goalkeeper left Genk three years ago for OH Leuven and is now on the bench there. He is in the final year of his contract. Genk possibly sees an opportunity to bring back a familiar face. The squad is listed on our squad page.
How is KRC Genk performing in the league?
The Limburg club has had a mixed start to the season and sits in seventh place after four matchdays. Their recent form is WDWL. They trail leaders Charleroi by five points. The next opportunity to pick up points is on December 12, when Genk hosts OH Leuven at the Cegeka Arena. That opponent is currently seventeenth. All upcoming matches can be found on the fixtures calendar. Mirisola's loan to OH Leuven lasts for one full season.
