KRC Genk, the Belgian football club, is poised to benefit significantly from sell-on clauses negotiated in past player transfers. According to reports from Het Belang van Limburg and other Belgian media, the club could earn up to €10 million this summer from the resale of former players such as Sander Berge and Leandro Trossard.
Sander Berge, who moved from Genk to Sheffield United in 2020 for a reported €25 million, was later sold to Burnley in 2023 for around €15 million. Genk is believed to have a 10-15% sell-on clause in that deal, potentially netting them €1.5-2.25 million. Similarly, Leandro Trossard's transfer from Genk to Brighton in 2019 for €15 million included a clause that could yield Genk a percentage of his subsequent move to Arsenal in 2023 for €20 million.
Other players like Joseph Aidoo (sold to Celta Vigo) and Ally Samatta (sold to Aston Villa) may also trigger smaller payments. The exact figures depend on the specific clauses, which are not publicly disclosed, but analysts estimate total earnings could reach €10 million.
This financial boost comes at a crucial time for Genk, as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The club's strategy of investing in young talent and negotiating favorable resale percentages has proven lucrative, with similar deals in the past for players like Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois.
