Lucca Brughmans confirms plans to replace Alisson as Liverpool goalkeeper
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Liverpool has secured goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, who has been identified as the long-term successor to club legend Alisson Becker. The 6'7 Belgian shot-stopper recently recorded a Man of the Match performance while on loan at Genk. Following that match, Brughmans confirmed his ambition is to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Liverpool. The club is currently undergoing a significant roster rebuild, with several long-serving players departing Anfield over recent seasons. While Brughmans remains with Genk to gain experience, the organization intends for him to eventually anchor the Liverpool starting lineup. The team has actively recruited several young prospects over the last 12 months as part of this transition.
- •Lucca Brughmans signed with Liverpool after the club broke its U23 transfer record for a goalkeeper.
- •The 6'7 goalkeeper is currently gaining experience while on loan at Genk.
- •Brughmans intends to challenge for the first-choice position at Liverpool in the future.
- •Liverpool has added numerous young players to the squad over the last year.
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