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Rafiu Durosinmi joins Genk

Overview

In late July 2026, Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi completed a move from Italy's Pisa to Belgium's KRC Genk for a reported €10.5 million, including performance bonuses and a 10% sell-on clause. The transfer was described as Pisa’s most lucrative sale and Genk’s record signing, surpassing their previous record for Theo Bongonda.

Genk confirmed a four-year deal running to 2030, with head of football Dimitri de Condé describing the 23-year-old as “a classic number 9, strong in the box and in combination.” Durosinmi, who previously scored 35 goals in 86 appearances for Viktoria Plzeň, joined Genk following a brief, injury-hit spell in Italy.

On his competitive debut in August 2026, Durosinmi scored a header in the 39th minute against Zulte Waregem. Although he earned the Jupiler Man of the Match award, Genk ultimately lost the fixture 2-1. Following the match, Durosinmi stated his intention to compete for the league's top scorer title, noting that while scoring on his debut was a “long-held dream,” he would have preferred a team victory.

Entities

Racing Genk · Rafiu Durosinmi · Zulte Waregem

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Rafiu Durosinmi scores on Genk debut despite team loss

    Rafiu Durosinmi scored on his Racing Genk debut and won Man of the Match, but the club suffered a 2-1 loss to Zulte Waregem. Durosinmi expressed ambitions to win the top scorer title.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    KRC Genk signs Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi for €10.5 million

    KRC Genk has signed 23‑year‑old Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Pisa for €10.5 million, signing him to a contract through 2030.

  3. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rafiu Durosinmi signs for Genk in €10.5 million record deal

    Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi moves from relegated Pisa to Genk for about €10.5 million, a record fee for both clubs that could boost his Super Eagles role.

Sources

calcionews24.com · isolavirtuale.it · nigeriafootball.ng · punchng.com · sestaporta.news · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalnieuws.be · voetbalprimeur.be