Senne Lammens has been awarded for his remarkable first season at Manchester United. The Belgian goalkeeper was named Premier League’s best transfer after proving instrumental in the club’s Premier League campaign.

The 23-year-old was among eight nominees for the award, including João Pedro (Chelsea), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds).

Signed last summer from Antwerp for €21 million, Lammens quickly established himself as a key figure in the Red Devils’ defense. Since making his first Premier League start in October against Sunderland, he has been a permanent fixture in the starting XI. His debut season saw him make 37 appearances, concede 45 goals, and record eight clean sheets.

Praise from football legends

Lammens has earned widespread acclaim for his consistency and composure under pressure, becoming a symbol of Manchester United’s resurgence. The club secured a third-place finish in the Premier League this season, a significant improvement from previous campaigns.

His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed by footballing icons. Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recently praised Lammens in a podcast, highlighting his potential for a long-term future at Old Trafford. “He’s been brilliant, and he’s young. What I love about him is his age—he’s young, he’ll keep gaining experience, and he’ll only get better from now on. I believe he’s destined to stay at Manchester United for the next ten years; he’ll become the number one.”

Looking ahead

With his first FIFA World Cup on the horizon this summer, Lammens will share goalkeeping duties with Thibaut Courtois for Belgium. However, the young goalkeeper’s future at Manchester United appears secure, with many expecting him to become the club’s long-term first-choice goalkeeper.