Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been officially named the Premier League Transfer of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign.
The award, determined by a division-wide public poll on the Premier League’s official website, caps off a dream debut year for the 23-year-old Belgian international.
Signed from Royal Antwerp on deadline day in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee of £18.1 million, Lammens arrived as a strategic addition to bolster a goalkeeping department that had struggled for consistency.
While his initial transition involved competing for the number one spot, he quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the Manchester United squad.
His Premier League debut in matchweek seven with a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory against Sunderland, which set the tone for the remainder of his season.
Over 32 top-flight appearances, Lammens became a reliable, calming presence at the back, playing a pivotal role in the club’s successful push for a third-place finish and a return to UEFA Champions League football for the 2026/27 season.
The Transfer of the Season title was highly contested, with Lammens emerging victorious from an eight-man shortlist that included some of the league’s most influential new arrivals.
He ultimately outperformed notable stars such as:
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
João Pedro (Chelsea)
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
The award is the latest in a series of accolades for Manchester United, with Bruno Fernandes having recently been named the Premier League Player of the Season.
For Lammens, the recognition serves as a perfect prelude to an exciting summer. Having earned his first senior international cap for Belgium in November 2025, he is now set to feature as a key player for his country in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
At just £18.1 million, Lammens is already being hailed as one of the best value-for-money deals in recent Premier League history.
His composure, shot-stopping prowess, and ability to command his box have stabilized a defense in flux, proving that he is not just a signing for the future, but a vital leader for the present.
The Manchester United goalkeeper is expected to help lead the team next season as number one despite reports of Andre Onana making his return from loan with Trabszonspor.
