In a stunningly frank assessment, the brother of Manchester United's latest acquisition has publicly questioned the wisdom of the move, throwing the club's recruitment strategy into sharp relief.
The Red Devils have completed the signing of 18-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Club Brugge. However, the transfer has been immediately shrouded in controversy, not from the media, but from within the player's own family.
Lammens' older brother, Brent, did not hold back in a revealing social media post. He suggested that a proposed move to Turkish champions Galatasaray, which was also on the table, would have been a vastly superior career move for the young shot-stopper.
A Brother's Blunt Verdict
Brent Lammens' scepticism was laid bare for all to see. His comments translate to a startling critique: "If you ask me, Galatasaray is a much better choice than Manchester United. But he chooses Man United. I would have chosen Galatasaray. But good luck to him."
This public declaration of doubt from a family member is a rare and embarrassing episode for the Premier League giants, often used to getting their way in the transfer market.
The Galatasaray Alternative
The revelation confirms that Senne Lammens had a significant choice to make. A transfer to Galatasaray would have offered the prestige of Champions League football and the chance to develop under the intense pressure of a fervent Istanbul fanbase.
Instead, he has opted for a move to United, where he is immediately slated for a role in the academy setup, seen as a prospect for the future rather than a first-team contender.
This story raises broader questions about player pathways and the allure of joining a club like Manchester United, even when a more immediate and competitive sporting project is available elsewhere.
