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Liverpool sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans in £30m deal

Liverpool have completed the £30m signing of Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, who will remain on loan with the Belgian club for the season. The 18-year-old, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, signed a six-year contract and underwent a medical on Monday.

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Liverpool have completed the £30m signing of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk, with the 18-year-old set to remain at the Belgian club on loan for the upcoming campaign, according to multiple reports.

Deal details

The Belgian shot-stopper, who was also courted by Real Madrid, has signed a six-year contract with the Reds. Reports indicate Liverpool are expected to pay a fixed amount of £28.3m (€33m), with a further £1.71m (€2m) potentially due in add-ons.

Brughmans underwent a medical in his homeland on Monday. Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Genk, and the goalkeeper has been given permission to undergo his medical, although he is not expected to join the first-team setup immediately. Romano claims Brughmans is likely to remain at Genk on loan for the rest of the season, with his arrival at Anfield potentially brought forward only if Giorgi Mamardashvili leaves the club.

Loan arrangement

Giorgi Mamardashvili, who had been wanted by Nottingham Forest, is set to stay with Liverpool, meaning Brughmans has been permitted to remain with Genk until next summer. The ECHO understands Liverpool have the option to bring the teenager to Anfield in January as part of the arrangement.

Background

Brughmans made his professional debut for Jong Genk, the club's reserve side, at just 16, before establishing himself in the senior setup last season. He has made 14 senior appearances for Genk, according to the Liverpool Echo, while other reports put the figure at 15 first-team appearances. He has started all four of Genk's matches this season, including their 4-0 victory over SK Beveren.

The teenager has also captained Belgium at Under-17 level, leading the nation at both the European Championship and World Cup last year, while also going on to represent the Under-18 and Under-19 sides.

Club statements

In a parting message on the club's official website, Genk wrote: "Lucca is a boy with exceptional potential. He has developed excellently in recent years."

Brughmans expressed his gratitude, saying: "This is a very special moment for me. Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world. As a young goalkeeper, you dream of one day getting such an opportunity. At the same time, I am very grateful to KRC Genk. This club has helped shape me, given me opportunities and made me better every day. I will stay in Genk this season with full focus and want to give everything for the club."

Goalkeeper situation at Liverpool

Alisson has remained Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper since arriving in 2018, but the Brazilian is now entering the final year of his contract after the Reds triggered a 12-month extension last season. Liverpool also have Freddie Woodman and Vitezslav Jaros on their books, with Armin Pecsi on loan at TSV Hartberg.

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Mamardashvili, having made an enquiry, but no concrete offer has been submitted so far.

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Liverpool Echo

Framing: The headline emphasizes the completion of the £30m transfer and that the goalkeeper will stay with Genk for the season. — Neutral and factual, with a positive tone toward the player's potential.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Liverpool have completed the £30m signing of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, who will remain with Genk for the campaign ahead.
Brughmans signed for Liverpool on a six-year deal.
Brughmans made 14 senior appearances for Genk.
Brughmans underwent a medical in his homeland on Monday.
Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to stay with Liverpool, meaning Brughmans has been permitted to remain with Genk until next summer.
Liverpool have the option to bring Brughmans to Anfield in January as part of the arrangement.
Genk wrote a parting message on their official website, praising Brughmans as 'a boy with exceptional potential'.

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Sports Mole

Framing: Emphasizes the 'only way' Brughmans can join Liverpool this summer, focusing on transfer insider Fabrizio Romano's revelation. — forward-looking and neutral, concentrating on transfer mechanics rather than judgment

as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Brughmans made his professional debut for Jong Genk at 16 and has made 15 first-team appearances, starting all four of Genk's matches this season, including a 4-0 win over SK Beveren.
Brughmans captained Belgium at Under-17 level and has represented Under-18 and Under-19.
Fabrizio Romano reports Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement to sign Brughmans.
Brughmans has been given permission for a medical, but Liverpool are not expected to bring him into the first-team setup immediately.
Romano claims Brughmans is likely to remain at Genk on loan for the rest of the season, with his arrival at Anfield potentially brought forward only if Giorgi Mamardashvili leaves the club.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Mamardashvili, having made an enquiry, but no concrete offer has been submitted.
Alisson remains Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, entering the final year of his contract after a 12-month extension was triggered.
Liverpool also have Freddie Woodman and Vitezslav Jaros on their books, with Armin Pecsi on loan at TSV Hartberg.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimLiverpool have completed the £30m signing of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, who will remain with Genk for the campaign ahead.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans signed for Liverpool on a six-year deal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans underwent a medical in his homeland on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimGiorgi Mamardashvili is set to stay with Liverpool, meaning Brughmans has been permitted to remain with Genk until next summer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimLiverpool have the option to bring Brughmans to Anfield in January as part of the arrangement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC
ClaimGenk wrote a parting message on their official website, praising Brughmans as 'a boy with exceptional potential'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans made 14 senior appearances for Genk.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Liverpool Echo as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans made 15 first-team appearances for Genk.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans made his professional debut for Jong Genk at 16.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans has started all four of Genk's matches this season, including a 4-0 win over SK Beveren.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans captained Belgium at Under-17 level and has represented Under-18 and Under-19.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimFabrizio Romano reports Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement to sign Brughmans.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimLiverpool are expected to pay a fixed amount of £28.3m (€33m) for Brughmans, with a further £1.71m (€2m) potentially due in add-ons.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans has been given permission to undergo his medical.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimBrughmans is likely to remain at Genk on loan for the rest of the season, with his arrival at Anfield potentially brought forward only if Giorgi Mamardashvili leaves the club.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Mamardashvili, having made an enquiry, but no concrete offer has been submitted.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimAlisson remains Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, entering the final year of his contract after a 12-month extension was triggered.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
ClaimLiverpool also have Freddie Woodman and Vitezslav Jaros on their books, with Armin Pecsi on loan at TSV Hartberg.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Liverpool Echo, Sports Mole 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01