Monaco, meanwhile, are expected to look for attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes, with head coach Adi Hutter stressing the importance of balancing the squad following Ben Seghir's departure.

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All six people were transported to hospital and are currently receiving medical care.

A Bucs statement on Tuesday read: "Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five members of the club's staff were involved in a road traffic incident on Sunday night.

"The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from Gqeberha, following their hard-fought 3–0 victory against Chippa United. Upon encountering a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved. Tragically, while attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries.

"Coach Ouaddou, along with the five affected staff members, were immediately transported to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. The Club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide updates on their recovery in due course.

"At this stage, our priority is the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. The Club has made arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time.

“We ask for privacy and respect for those involved as they focus on recovery. Further updates will be communicated when appropriate.”

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The fee between the two clubs for the 23-year-old is 18.2m pounds plus an additional 4m in add-ons with no sell-on clause included.

Lammens has already played 64 games for Royal Antwerp and helped them win the Belgian Super Cup in 2023 and also kept the most clean sheets in the Belgian Pro League last season.

He earned his maiden call-up to the senior Belgium national squad in March.

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