Belgium’s transfer market delivered a significant move as 22-year-old goalkeeper Senne Lammens completed his switch from Club Brugge to Royal Antwerp.
Lammens, once hailed as one of the brightest young keepers in Belgian football, had struggled for consistent game time at Brugge, often serving as a backup despite his evident talent.
The move to Antwerp, reigning Belgian champions, represents both a new challenge and a major opportunity to establish himself as a first-choice goalkeeper in the Jupiler Pro League.
Lammens is best remembered by many fans for his heroics in youth competitions, where he showcased sharp reflexes, strong shot-stopping ability and a commanding presence in the box.
However, his progress at senior level was slowed by competition with more experienced goalkeepers at Brugge.
At Antwerp, the coaching staff have expressed confidence in his potential, noting that his arrival will add depth and competition in a squad aiming to compete domestically and in Europe.
For Lammens, the transfer is also about reigniting his international prospects, with Belgium undergoing a generational shift as veteran goalkeepers approach the latter stages of their careers.
Supporters of Antwerp have welcomed the signing as another sign of ambition, with hopes that Lammens can replicate his youth-level promise and grow into a long-term solution between the posts.
The deal reflects a broader trend in Belgian football of young talents seeking moves to clubs where development and playing time are prioritised over prestige.
If Lammens can seize the opportunity, he may soon reassert himself as one of the most exciting goalkeepers in the country.
Lammens, once hailed as one of the brightest young keepers in Belgian football, had struggled for consistent game time at Brugge, often serving as a backup despite his evident talent.
The move to Antwerp, reigning Belgian champions, represents both a new challenge and a major opportunity to establish himself as a first-choice goalkeeper in the Jupiler Pro League.
Lammens is best remembered by many fans for his heroics in youth competitions, where he showcased sharp reflexes, strong shot-stopping ability and a commanding presence in the box.
However, his progress at senior level was slowed by competition with more experienced goalkeepers at Brugge.
At Antwerp, the coaching staff have expressed confidence in his potential, noting that his arrival will add depth and competition in a squad aiming to compete domestically and in Europe.
For Lammens, the transfer is also about reigniting his international prospects, with Belgium undergoing a generational shift as veteran goalkeepers approach the latter stages of their careers.
Supporters of Antwerp have welcomed the signing as another sign of ambition, with hopes that Lammens can replicate his youth-level promise and grow into a long-term solution between the posts.
The deal reflects a broader trend in Belgian football of young talents seeking moves to clubs where development and playing time are prioritised over prestige.
If Lammens can seize the opportunity, he may soon reassert himself as one of the most exciting goalkeepers in the country.
