What a journey it has been for our goalie. Manchester United have completed the record signing of Senne Lammens, who now heads to the dynamic city in the North of England, celebrated for its music, culture, and… world-famous football. To our friends in Manchester: get ready, because Senne is coming to make history at Old Trafford!
[read all about our longstanding RAFC/ManUtd friendship here]
After joining Antwerp FC on a free transfer from Club Brugge in 2023, Senne made his debut for The Great Old in a Champions League game against FC Porto. However, his first season at the Bosuil was far from easy, as he had to compete with Jean Butez, whose delayed transfer kept him as the squad’s first-choice keeper. But with resilience, professionalism, and an unshakable mindset, Senne kept working hard, knowing his moment would soon arrive.
And it did. The 2024/25 campaign was a breakthrough year for the 6ft3 Belgian U21 international. Senne played every league and cup game, lived up to his ‘up and coming talent’ reputation, and collected major accolades: Pro League Player of the Month in February, a first senior national team call-up in March, and recognition as one of Belgium’s brightest football talents.
In total, Senne made nearly 70 appearances for RAFC, keeping 10 clean sheets last season and projected himself – with an astonishing 35% average penalty save rate (!) – as an absolute specialist and penalty killer. His performances – overall his statistics positioned among the top in Europe, cross all leagues – quickly attracted attention, and now, with a £17+ million move to United, the 23-year-old is seen as a long-term asset for the Red Devils from Manchester and a direct competitor to André Onana.
As Sir Alex Ferguson once said, “a great goalkeeper could be worth 15 points a season”: we believe Senne Lammens is exactly that kind of goalkeeper for United. Good luck, Senne – once a Red, always a Red! 🔴⚪️💪🇵🇪
