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Liverpool signs goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans after Real Madrid interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Liverpool signs goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans after Real Madrid interest

Summary

Liverpool finalized a deal to sign 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans on transfer deadline day. Brughmans, who currently plays for Genk, had been on track to join Real Madrid before Liverpool's intervention. The potential transfer fee could reach £30 million, setting a record for a teenager in his position. Liverpool's director of global talent, Matt Newberry, played a crucial role in convincing Brughmans to choose Anfield over the Spanish giants. He will remain at Genk for the current season before joining Liverpool next summer.

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By the Numbers

•Brughmans is considered a top prospect after impressing in Belgium.
•Liverpool acted decisively just before the transfer window closed.
•He is expected to stay at Genk for one more season.
•Liverpool's bid surprised Genk amid ongoing Real Madrid interest.
•Brughmans has earned accolades for his agility and stature.

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One young player snapped up by Liverpool in recent weeks had reportedly seemed destined for Real Madrid until a game-changing intervention from Merseyside chiefs.On transfer deadline day, the Reds com...
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