Just arrived, the new Manchester United recruit has been compared to one of the 'best players'.

Ruben Amorim is confident that Senne Lammens will be Manchester United’s “new Courtois” following an impeccable first performance.

Ruben Amorim claims he has discovered Manchester United’s “version of Thibaut Courtois,” and that player is Senne Lammens.

According to inside sources at Manchester United, Amorim has been monitoring Lammens for a long time and regards him as “Courtois 2.0” due to his spatial awareness, physical strength, and impressive footwork. The Portuguese coach views Lammens as a future defensive cornerstone for the Red Devils and has been mentoring him closely since his £18.2 million signing on the final day of the transfer window.

The Belgian goalkeeper made a perfect debut in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the 7th round of the Premier League. Two outstanding saves and rare composure between the posts helped the 23-year-old win over even the most demanding fans at Old Trafford.

Lammens’ arrival came at a crucial time as Manchester United faced a goalkeeper crisis. Andre Onana repeatedly made mistakes before being loaned to Trabzonspor, while Altay Bayindir conceded 11 goals in just 6 matches and had the lowest save percentage in the league. Amorim’s decision to make a change is thus seen as a turning point. “Senne performed very well, giving the team the confidence it needed. Keeping a clean sheet on debut is important,” Amorim said after the match.

One factor helping Lammens adapt quickly is his close relationship with senior keeper Thibaut Courtois. The two Belgian goalkeepers often communicate, and Courtois is said to have guided his junior on handling pressure at a big club like Manchester United. In fact, after the debut, the Real Madrid goalkeeper even posted a praying hands emoji congratulating him on the English club’s social media.

Lammens was called up to the Belgian national team alongside Courtois in March and recently recalled for World Cup qualifiers after completing his transfer to England. His hard work in training has also impressed: always the first to arrive, last to leave, and not afraid to speak up in the dressing room—a quality Manchester United has lacked for many years.

The club’s management believes they made the right choice by trusting potential over experience, rejecting options like Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) to pursue Lammens. Inside sources confirm Amorim sees the Belgian newcomer as a “raw diamond” who could be polished into the world’s best goalkeeper within the next three years.

After years of uncertainty between Onana and Bayindir, Manchester United may have finally found a worthy goalkeeper to rebuild defensive confidence, and according to Amorim, the journey of the “new Courtois” Senne Lammens at Old Trafford is just beginning.