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Pressure Mounts on Lammens After Manchester United Transfer

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Senne Lammens transferred to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp for £18.1 million on deadline day.
His brother, Tom, questioned the move, suggesting Galatasaray might have been better for his development.
Tom noted the pressure at United, where many players struggle to fulfill their potential.
Lammens was benched for the Manchester derby, with Altay Bayindir starting.
Concerns about Lammens' readiness have been raised by former players, including Wayne Rooney.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, Manchester United's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo for £12.24 million revolutionized football transfers, prompting clubs to invest heavily in young talent. This trend continued with Senne Lammens' £18.1 million transfer in 2025 from Royal Antwerp. However, concerns about player development under pressure have emerged, highlighting the need for clubs to balance financial investments with nurturing talent to avoid past pitfalls.

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Story summary

Senne Lammens transferred to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp for £18.1 million on deadline day.
His brother, Tom, questioned the move, suggesting Galatasaray might have been better for his development.
Tom noted the pressure at United, where many players struggle to fulfill their potential.
Lammens was benched for the Manchester derby, with Altay Bayindir starting.
Concerns about Lammens' readiness have been raised by former players, including Wayne Rooney.

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