Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side KRC Genk.
Sources told ESPN the deal could rise to £30 million ($41m) including add-ons, with the 18-year-old set to remain on loan at Genk for the duration of the 2026-27 season. He has penned a six-year deal at Anfield.
Lucca Brughmans has joined Liverpool. BRUNO FAHY / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images Brughmans has captained Belgium throughout the age groups -- including at both the U17 European Championship and U17 World Cup in 2025 -- and now represents the country's Under-19s squad.
The teenager had attracted interest from Real Madrid and has previously dubbed Thibaut Courtois as his idol. However, Liverpool were able to fend off competition to get the deal done this summer.
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He is expected to move to Anfield next summer, when Alisson Becker's contract expires.