Courtois makes 'extremely cool' comments about MU's new goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois believes that his compatriot Senne Lammens is a great talent in goal and his playing style is suitable for English football.

The Manchester team spent 21.7 million pounds to bring Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on the last day of the summer transfer window 2025.

The deal also ends MU's pursuit of Emiliano Martinez - the individualistic goalkeeper who has clearly expressed his desire to join Old Trafford.

Senne Lammens signs 5-year contract with MU - Photo: MUFC

However, MU leaders prioritized a new goalkeeper who was younger and had more potential, despite the fact that Senne Lammens had never had experience catching the ball in the Premier League.

The decision to choose Lammens over Dibu Martinez caused a lot of controversy. On his personal Youtube channel, former centre-back Rio Ferdinand revealed that Courtois sent him a message expressing his support for Lammens.

"Courtois knows Lammens well because he is also Belgian. The Real Madrid goalkeeper believes that the new MU player is a great talent. Although Lammens does not have much experience, Courtois thinks his junior's style will be suitable for the Premier League.

It was an introduction from one of the three best goalkeepers in the world - Thibaut Courtois, so I will accept" - Rio Ferdinand expressed.

However, he also highlighted his personal concerns: "I keep seeing people talking about talent and stuff like that. But the question is can United wait for talent to develop at this point?

I think Emiliano Martinez has the experience, the personality and the character to play for Argentina. He won the World Cup and made a great save in the final - a man who can shine in the important moments.

MU needs a lot of personality as well as ability in goal. Therefore, I think Dibu Martinez is completely suitable for that requirement."

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/courtois-nhan-xet-cuc-chat-ve-thu-mon-moi-cua-mu-2438722.html