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New contract for Bibout

22 October 2026

KRC Genk have rewarded Aaron Bibout’s progress with a new contract. The young striker was already under contract until 2030, and his new deal includes an option for an additional season, until 2031. Bibout arrived in Genk in the summer of 2025 and joined Jong Genk, where he made an immediate impact, scoring 10 goals in 16 appearances. During the winter break, he joined the first-team squad …

Bangoura 2030

15 October 2026

Ibrahima Sory Bangoura has extended his stay at KRC Genk. The 22-year-old Guinean midfielder has signed a new contract until the summer of 2030. His previous deal was due to expire in 2028. The extension underlines the club’s faith in a player who worked his way through Jong Genk to the first team, where he has continued to develop. Bangoura arrived in Genk in the summer of 2022, joining …

Josue Kongolo 2030

12 October 2026

What a week for Josue Kongolo. Earlier this week, he helped Belgium’s under-21s qualify for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Now, by signing a new deal until 2030, he has also firmly committed his club future to KRC Genk as he takes the next step in his development. Kongolo joined the KRC Genk Academy at a young age and has since progressed through the club’s youth …

Kazakh winger Dauletov signs his first professional contract

09 October 2026

KRC Genk have handed Shakhmurat Dauletov a professional contract. The young Kazakh winger (17) arrived in Genk two summers ago and has now signed a three-year deal with the club, keeping him in blue and white until the summer of 2029. Dauletov will link up with Jong Genk immediately. Dauletov has made impressive progress through the KRC Genk Academy in recent seasons. Last season, he was a key …

Imre Szabics ready to get to work at Genk

06 October 2026

KRC Genk welcomes Imre Szabics as its new assistant coach. Following Jess Thorup’s appointment, the club explored how best to strengthen the coaching staff around the Danish head coach. Szabics now brings a wealth of international experience to the blue-and-white coaching team. The 45-year-old Hungarian has worked in a variety of roles and footballing cultures in recent years. He has …

Welcome, Moussa

03 September 2026

Jong Genk have strengthened their squad with Ivorian defensive midfielder Moussa Koné. The 18-year-old joins on loan from San Pedro FC in his home country, with KRC Genk also securing an option to buy. Despite his young age, Koné has already established himself as a regular in San Pedro FC’s first team. Last season, Koné and his teammates finished second in the Ivorian …

Welcome home, Tobe

03 September 2026

Tobe Leysen is back at KRC Genk. The 24-year-old goalkeeper joins from OH Leuven and has signed a five-year contract at the Cegeka Arena, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031. In Leysen, the Blue and Whites welcome a familiar face back to Genk. The goalkeeper came through the ranks of the KRC Genk Academy before making the move to OH Leuven in the summer of 2023. There, he …

KRC Genk sign Montenegro international Milan Roganović

03 September 2026

KRC Genk have strengthened their squad with the signing of right-back Milan Roganović. The Montenegro senior international joins from Serbian side Partizan Belgrade and has signed a five-year contract at the Cegeka Arena, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031. With Roganović, the Blue and Whites add a powerful right-back to their ranks. He is a traditional full-back with a clear …

Lucca Brughmans is set to make a dream move to Liverpool FC next summer

01 September 2026

Lucca Brughmans is taking a major step forward in his young career. The 18-year-old goalkeeper will join Liverpool FC from KRC Genk at the end of this season. Liverpool FC also have the option to bring him to Anfield as early as January, although that option is unlikely to be exercised. Brughmans learned his trade at the Genk academy and gradually developed into the impressive goalkeeper he is …

Jarne Steuckers joins VfL Bochum on loan

01 September 2026

  Jarne Steuckers will temporarily continue his career in Germany. The winger will spend the remainder of the season on loan at VfL Bochum from KRC Genk, with the German club competing in the 2. Bundesliga. The agreement includes a non-binding option to buy.   KRC Genk wishes Jarne every success in Germany.  

Mujaid Sadick joins Rayo Vallecano on loan

01 September 2026

Mujaid Sadick will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish defender thus makes a temporary return to his home country, where he will compete in La Liga. The loan agreement with Rayo Vallecano includes an option to buy, which is not mandatory. KRC Genk wishes Mujaid every success during his time in Spain.

Christiaan Ravych (24) joins KRC Genk’s defence

01 September 2026

With Ravych, KRC Genk add a defender who brings experience, physicality and leadership to the back line. With more than 100 senior appearances under his belt, the 24-year-old knows Belgian football inside out. At Cercle Brugge, he established himself as a key figure in defence and was voted Player of the Season by the supporters two years ago. A rock at the back Ravych is a defender with real …

Zakaria El Ouahdi joins Hamburger SV

01 September 2026

Zakaria El Ouahdi is leaving KRC Genk. The Moroccan international will continue his career in the Bundesliga with historic German club Hamburger SV. El Ouahdi arrived at the Cegeka Arena in the summer of 2023 and, over the course of three years, developed into a firm fan favourite among the Genk faithful. With his tireless runs down the flank and attacking drive, he quickly made his mark on …

KRC Genk Academy shares expertise with ambitious Japanese club FC Gifu

31 August 2026

Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Leandro Trossard and, more recently, Mike Penders and Konstantinos Karetsas. They are just a few of the players who have progressed through KRC Genk’s youth academy on their way to the highest level. Behind those journeys lies a clear development philosophy in which KRC Genk has invested for decades. That approach is also gaining increasing recognition …

Bosnian international Tahirović (23) joins KRC Genk

30 August 2026

KRC Genk have strengthened their squad with the signing of Benjamin Tahirović. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international joins the club on loan from Danish side Brøndby IF. KRC Genk have also secured an option to make the move permanent for a further four seasons. In Tahirović, KRC Genk add a defensive midfielder who brings control and balance to the middle of the park through his strong …