Manchester United’s two Belgian acquisitions, midfielder Youri Tielemans and goalkeeper Senne Lammens, have reported back to training following their World Cup duties. The pair represented Belgium at the 2026 tournament before returning to Carrington, where pre-season preparations are ramping up ahead of the new campaign.

The signings and what United paid

Tielemans, 29, arrived at Old Trafford from Aston Villa after the club activated a release clause in his contract. The transfer was confirmed around July 14, 2026, with the fee landing at approximately £35 million. He signed a five-year deal, locking him in through 2031.

Lammens, meanwhile, was the earlier arrival. The 24-year-old goalkeeper joined from Royal Antwerp on September 1, 2025, for a reported fee of about £18.1 million. His impact was immediate. He made his debut on October 4, 2025, and went on to earn the Premier League Signing of the Season award for 2025-26.

The broader market picture

For United, getting Tielemans and Lammens back into training quickly is about more than fitness. Tielemans brings midfield control and Premier League familiarity, having spent years in the English top flight at Leicester City and Aston Villa. Lammens, having already established himself as a first-team goalkeeper since arriving in 2025, returns with additional international experience from the World Cup.

What’s notable is the absence of any fan token or blockchain partnership tied to these signings. Thorough searches revealed no connections to digital assets or blockchain partnerships for Manchester United in this context.

What investors should watch

Tielemans on a five-year contract at 29 means United is betting on at least three elite-level seasons before age-related decline becomes a factor. Lammens represents a different kind of bet. At 24, he’s entering his prime years as a goalkeeper, and his Signing of the Season credentials suggest the £18.1 million fee could look increasingly modest as his market value rises.