Manchester United Goalkeeper Situation Solved: Senne Lammens Signs on Deadline Day

Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in a deal worth €21 million (£18 million), with an additional €4 million in potential add-ons. The Belgian shot-stopper has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2030.

The move for Lammens was not originally part of United’s transfer plans. But it came following a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign. Andre Onana missed the opening weekend defeat to Arsenal. Altay Bayindir deputized in goal and made a costly error.

That error led to the only goal of the match, costing Man United important points. Onana’s shaky display in the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town further intensified scrutiny over United’s goalkeeping department. 23-year-old Lammens emerged as a solution at that moment.

🚨🔴 BREAKING: Manchester United agree €21m plus add-ons deal with Royal Antwerp for Senne Lammens, here we go!

Agreement in place for Belgian GK to join #MUFC immediately, deal set to be sealed after medical.

Deal also included add-ons, as @David_Ornstein reports. pic.twitter.com/dLCbHqU4sp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025

United viewed him as a long-term investment and someone who could also provide immediate relief and competition for Onana and Bayindir. Especially considering how low in the Premier League table they ended last season. After completing the move, Lammens said:

“I am extremely proud to be joining Manchester United. It is a real dream come true. You can feel the positive atmosphere that is being created here, and I know that I can make a real impact at the club in the coming years.”

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Competition for Senne Lammens Signature

The Belgian keeper joined Antwerp from Club Brugge in 2023. He quickly established himself as their first-choice goalkeeper, making 44 appearances last season. He also helped the club secure European football. He also has nine caps for Belgium’s Under-21 side.

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He has been included in senior squads for major qualifiers as well. However, he is yet to make his international debut. United faced competition for his signature. Aston Villa were also considering Lammens as a possible replacement for Emi Martínez. However, United acted decisively after Villa hesitated over their goalkeeper plans.

The Red Devils decided to make a move for Martínez mainly because of the Argentine’s £35 million price tag and age. The World Cup winner is turning 33 this week. With Onana expected to miss several weeks in December for the Africa Cup of Nations, Ruben Amorim now has the right backup and maybe even his first-choice goalkeeper.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.