‘Will be a leader’: MEN journo issues glowing verdict on Man Utd mainstay who’s just so ‘mature’

Senne Lammens has settled into life at Manchester United as nicely as fans had hoped when he made the move last summer.On deadline day in September, the goalkeeper completed an £18.2 million switch from Royal Antwerp to sign for the Red Devils in a five-year deal.At the time, Ruben Amorim had pushed for his arrival after feeling doubtful over the suitability of Altay Bayindir as the first-choice ‘keeper long-term.Why United made a late swoop for Lammens(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Bayindir started 2025/2026 having overtaken Andre Onana in the pecking order following the latter’s dismal display in last season’s Europa League final – as well as his countless substandard showings throughout the campaign.As a result, Amorim kick-started the term with the Turkish international as his No.1 in the Premier League and only called upon Onana for United’s Carabao Cup opener away to Grimsby Town.When he conceded two first-half goals and a further 12 penalties in the shootout that knocked United out of the competition at the first hurdle, it spelt the end of his career as a Red.He was subsequently shipped out on loan to Trabzonspor for the season, while Bayindir was simultaneously failing to impress in the league. The 27-year-old made six appearances, during which United lost three times and conceded 11 goals. How Lammens is faring as United’s No.1(Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Since Lammens has claimed the spot, United have lost only twice in 20 games, and he has kept four clean sheets.What’s more, he has prevented more goals per 90 than any shot-stopper in the top flight who’s featured at least 20 times. No keeper in the Premier League is preventing more goals per 90 than Senne Lammens 👀 pic.twitter.com/39X0eOx0As — LiveScore (@livescore) February 12, 2026Manchester Evening News journalist Steven Railston issued a glowing verdict of the Belgian international, who’s hoping to be the long-term heir to Thibaut Courtois’ throne, after speaking with him in recent months.Railston said: “I’ve spoken to Senne Lammens at Anfield, the Emirates and the London Stadium. He’s taken the initiative, accepting requests to speak on each occasion. You wouldn’t know he’s 23. Speaks with impressive maturity and will be a leader in the dressing room for years to come.”DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY