Manchester United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.1m on transfer deadline day.
The 23-year-old Belgium goalkeeper traveled to England early, preparing for a potential deal.
United confirmed the transfer five hours after the window closed, ending Emiliano Martinez’s move hopes.
Lammens called the switch “a dream come true” and hopes it marks the “beginning of something special.”
Settling into Old Trafford Life
Lammens impressed coaches and teammates during training with his calm presence and maturity.
He found permanent accommodation and left hotel life, adjusting smoothly to his new environment.
Goalkeeper Tom Heaton praised Lammens’ fundamentals and strong personality on the Training Ground Guru podcast.
United sources said they bought Lammens as a long-term investment, noting his 30 appearances, seven clean sheets, and 173 saves last season.
Data analysts highlighted his 77.4% save rate, 71.5% passing accuracy, and 18.4 goals prevented.
Competition and First-Team Prospects
Head coach Ruben Amorim kept Altay Bayindir as first-choice goalkeeper for early Premier League games.
Bayindir ranks low in save percentage and passing stats, making Lammens’ debut inevitable.
Amorim must carefully choose the right match to avoid undermining the rookie’s confidence.
United’s EFL Cup exit removed an opportunity for Lammens to debut in a lower-stakes game.
Former goalkeeper Roy Carroll urged patience, comparing Lammens’ integration to David de Gea’s early United years.
