K.R.C. Genk has set a new club transfer record with the sale of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans to Liverpool. The English top club is offering 35 million euros for the 18-year-old keeper, as reported by p-magazine.com this week. p-magazine.com first reported the story.
The deal represents a major financial boost for the Limburg side. With the 35 million euros for Lucca Brughmans included, Genk have already sold players for a net total of 82.5 million euros this summer. That makes the young goalkeeper's transfer the second most expensive outgoing sale in the Jupiler Pro League this summer, only surpassed by the 40 million Arsenal paid for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. Borussia Dortmund paid 33 million for Kos Karetsas earlier this season.
What does the transfer mean for Genk?
Brughmans' departure leaves a key position open at K.R.C. Genk. Dimitri De Condé, the Head of Football at Genk, is busy handling the record transfer of Brughmans. The club must now search for a new first-choice goalkeeper for the current season. Tobias Lawal currently serves as the backup goalkeeper, but the club is looking at options to strengthen the position.
A potential return is being considered. The club is thinking about re-signing Tobe Leysen, who left for OH Leuven three years ago. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is currently in the final year of his contract and has been moved to the bench at Leuven. A return to Genk could be a logical step for both parties.
How is Genk performing in the league?
The transfer developments are happening as the team prepares for important matches. K.R.C. Genk currently sits seventh in the Jupiler Pro League with 7 points from 4 games. The team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a recent form of WDWL. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 8, resulting in a goal difference of +4.
In the title race, Genk trails leaders Charleroi by 5 points. The coming weeks are important to close that gap. The full league overview can be found on our standings page.
What is the team's next challenge?
Attention now quickly shifts to the pitch. The next assignment is an away match against RSC Anderlecht on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Anderlecht currently sits tenth in the table, offering an opportunity for Genk to pick up points. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be consulted in the fixtures overview.
The sale of Brughmans gives Genk financial use, but the sporting challenge remains significant. The club must invest the proceeds wisely to keep the team competitive. The squad, including any new signings, can always be viewed on the squad page. The record transfer of Lucca Brughmans to Liverpool is now complete, but the real work begins on the pitch against Anderlecht.
