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United Goalkeeper Lammens Returns, Preps for Hull Opener

7/31/2026

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Goalkeeper Senne Lammens (24), voted the Premier League’s best transfer last season, returned to training early on Thursday.
He returned after substituting for Thibaut Courtois in Belgium’s loss to Spain, where his spill led to Mikel Merino’s winner.
Lammens said the return is to be ready for United’s season opener against Hull City on Aug. 22.
Youri Tielemans also reported to Carrington on Thursday after his £35 million ($47 m) transfer from Aston Villa.

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Goalkeeper Senne Lammens (24), voted the Premier League’s best transfer last season, returned to training early on Thursday.
He returned after substituting for Thibaut Courtois in Belgium’s loss to Spain, where his spill led to Mikel Merino’s winner.
Lammens said the return is to be ready for United’s season opener against Hull City on Aug. 22.
Youri Tielemans also reported to Carrington on Thursday after his £35 million ($47 m) transfer from Aston Villa.