Belgian giants Genk have reached an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah to sign highly-rated Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie on a permanent transfer, according to a report by hlnsport.
The 19-year-old is set to sign a five-year contract with the Belgian club, ending his short stay in Saudi Arabia and marking an immediate return to Belgian football after a hugely impressive loan spell with RAAL La Louviere.
The development comes after reports emerged that Afriyie was expected to leave Al Qadsiah this summer, with several Belgian clubs expressing strong interest in securing his signature.
That move has now materialised, with Genk winning the race for one of Ghana’s most highly rated young talents.
Afriyie returned to Al Qadsiah at the end of last season following a breakthrough campaign at RAAL La Louviere, where he established himself as one of the league’s most exciting young forwards.
Blessed with explosive pace, intelligent movement, excellent technical ability and composure in front of goal, the Ghana international impressed throughout his ten-month loan spell and quickly attracted the attention of top clubs across Belgium.
He made 31 appearances in all competitions, playing 2,497 minutes while scoring five goals and providing one assist as he played a key role in La Louvière’s campaign.
One of the defining moments of his season came against Belgian powerhouse Club Brugge, where his match-winning performance further cemented his reputation as one of Ghana’s brightest emerging stars.
Despite being surprisingly left out of Ghana’s squad during the closing stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afriyie’s stock has continued to rise, with scouts and sporting directors across Belgium closely monitoring his progress.
His move to Genk represents another major step in his career and offers the talented forward the opportunity to continue his development at one of Belgium’s most successful clubs, renowned for nurturing young talents before launching them onto the biggest stages in European football.
The 19-year-old is set to sign a five-year contract with the Belgian club, ending his short stay in Saudi Arabia and marking an immediate return to Belgian football after a hugely impressive loan spell with RAAL La Louviere.
The development after Al Qadsiah decided to sell the player this summer, with several Belgian clubs expressing strong interest in securing his signature. That move has now materialised, with Genk winning the race for one of Ghana’s most highly rated young talents.
Afriyie returned to Al Qadsiah at the end of last season following a breakthrough campaign at RAAL La Louviere, where he established himself as one of the league’s most exciting young forwards.
Blessed with explosive pace, intelligent movement, excellent technical ability and composure in front of goal, the Ghana international impressed throughout his ten-month loan spell and quickly attracted the attention of top clubs across Belgium.
He made 31 appearances in all competitions, playing 2,497 minutes while scoring five goals and providing one assist as he played a key role in La Louvière’s campaign.
One of the defining moments of his season came against Belgian powerhouse Club Brugge, where his match-winning performance further cemented his reputation as one of Ghana’s brightest emerging stars.
Despite being surprisingly left out of Ghana’s squad during the closing stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afriyie’s stock has continued to rise, with scouts and sporting directors across Belgium closely monitoring his progress.
His move to Genk represents another major step in his career and offers the talented forward the opportunity to continue his development at one of Belgium’s most successful clubs, renowned for nurturing young talents before launching them onto the biggest stages in European football.
