TRANSFER RUMOUR

Latest News

Mike Penders Transfer from Genk to Chelsea

Chelsea signed Mike Penders from Genk during the 2024 summer transfer window.

Genk wonderkid Mike Penders will become the latest goalkeeper to join Chelsea in 2025.

Mike Penders, a 19-year-old goalkeeper, drew the interest of Chelsea after stepping in as the first-choice goalkeeper for Genk during the preseason due to an injury to Hendrik Van Crombrugge. Despite a strong debut against Standard, his performance against Oud-Heverlee Leuven was less convincing, leading to Van Crombrugge reclaiming his spot. Nonetheless, Penders secured a spectacular transfer to Chelsea for 20 million euros, making him the most expensive Belgian goalkeeper ever. Although he will stay with Genk for another season, there are no guarantees for playing time.

Mike Penders, 19, joined for £17million from Genk and will arrive next season after remaining with the Belgium side on loan.

Mike Penders will arrive at Chelsea in 2025.

Genk has recently sold goalkeeper Mike Penders to Chelsea for €20 million.

Chelsea has signed young Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders, aged 19, from Genk. He will continue playing on loan at Genk for at least the upcoming season. Penders has signed a contract until June 2032. He debuted for Genk's first team last month against Standard de Lieja, keeping a clean sheet and becoming the third-youngest goalkeeper to debut in the Jupiler Pro League at 18 years and 363 days.

Chelsea have announced the signing of goalkeeper Mike Penders, who will join the club from the start of the 2025/26 season. The Belgian starlet has put pen to paper on a contract running until 2032 and will join up with his new teammates after completing the 2024/25 campaign with Genk. In Genk's statement confirming the deal, they described Penders' move as a "dream transfer".

Chelsea has just announced the signing of Mike Penders. The 19-year-old Belgian goalkeeper joins the London club from Genk for a sum of around 20 million euros. The young 2-meter tall goalkeeper has signed with the Blues until 2032, but he will first be loaned to his club Genk this season to continue his development.

Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Mike Penders from Genk for around €20m - that is €20m for a player who only made his first senior appearance a few weeks ago.

Genk transferred goalkeeper Mike Penders to Chelsea for €20 million.

The transfer of Mike Penders to Chelsea is reportedly almost finalized, although he will be immediately loaned back to Genk.

Chelsea is set to recruit 19-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders from Genk. An agreement for a transfer estimated at almost 20 million euros has been reached. Penders is expected to be loaned back to the Belgian club immediately after the transfer.

Mike Penders will leave Genk for an adventure at Chelsea. The 19-year-old goalkeeper will join Chelsea for a fee of 20 million euros including bonuses. Chelsea sees great potential in Penders and has offered him a long-term contract until 2032. Penders will remain at Genk for the 2024/2025 season and will move to London next June.

Reports have hinted at a £17m move for Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders.

19-year-old Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders could arrive in a €20m and be loaned back to his current side.

Mike Penders, 19 years old, is seen as the 'new' Courtois. He will continue at Genk on loan and is another future bet for the 'blues'. He made his senior debut last Sunday against Standard Liège. Chelsea did not want to waste time and paid 20 million euros to recruit him from Genk. He will continue to play for the Belgian team this season on loan from Chelsea and will join the Premier League for the 2025/26 season.

Chelsea are close to signing Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders for a fee of around €20 million.

Chelsea are close to signing Genk shot-stopper Mike Penders for an initial €20m.

Mike Penders

Interested Clubs

Follow Rumours

View transfer rumours on our TikTok, Instagram and X.