K.R.C. Genk has completed the outgoing transfer of striker Robin Mirisola to OH Leuven. The 19-year-old forward joins the Jupiler Pro League rivals on a season-long loan without a purchase option, as reported by VoetbalNieuws.be on September 3, 2026.
The Belgian club currently sits seventh in the league table with seven points from four matches. With a goal difference of plus four, having scored twelve and conceded eight, Genk trails leaders Charleroi by five points. Their next fixture is a home game against OH Leuven on December 12, an opponent currently positioned seventeenth in the standings.
Why is Robin Mirisola leaving?
Robin Mirisola was the third-choice striker at K.R.C. Genk, behind record signing Rafiu Durosinmi and Aaron Bibout. Although the club believes in his potential and he showed promising flashes last season, his prospects for playing time were limited. A loan move was deemed the best step for his development. "Good luck in Leuven, Robin đź’™ #riseabove," the club wrote on social media to announce the deal. Genk will monitor his progress at Leuven closely.
How busy was Genk's transfer window?
Sporting director Dimitri De Condé, the Head of Football, oversaw an exceptionally busy summer transfer period. This was partly triggered by the sudden departure of manager Nicky Hayen during pre-season, which led to a coaching change. To strengthen the squad, the club broke its own transfer record to sign Rafiu Durosinmi. Jeppe Erenbjerg, Jerry Afriyie, and Kevin Amaro also joined the Limburg-based side. Other new arrivals include Christiaan Ravych, Benjamin Tahirovic, Milan Roganovic, and goalkeeper Tobe Leysen.
Who else left Genk this summer?
The outgoing business was equally significant. Kos Karetsas and Lucca Brughmans were involved in deals that broke the club's outgoing transfer record twice. The sale of Zakaria El Ouahdi also generated important revenue. Alongside Mirisola, Jarne Steuckers, Mujaid Sadick, Jusuf Erabi, Brent Stevens, and Yira Sor all departed the Luminus Arena. This exodus highlights the substantial squad overhaul that took place over the summer.
What does this mean for the current squad?
With new arrivals and several departures, the K.R.C. Genk squad looks markedly different from last season. The attack is now led by Durosinmi and Bibout, while players like Afriyie and Amaro provide width and competition. Fans can always check the current team composition on our squad page. The upcoming league matches, listed on our fixtures schedule, will show if the new blend is successful.
Genk's next opportunity to earn points comes on December 12, 2026, in a home match against Robin Mirisola's loan club, OH Leuven.
