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Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremy Jacquet, the club have confirmed.
The 20-year-old defender will move to Anfield at the end of the current season from Rennes – his boyhood club.
Jacquet was being chased by a host of top English and European clubs – including Chelsea – but it was Richard Hughes who managed to get the deal over the line.
Liverpool win the race for Jeremy Jacquet
France under-21 centre-back Jacquet will move to the Premier League having firmly established his credentials in Ligue 1 over the last year or so.
Widely renowned as one of the best defenders in the world in his age group it is expected that Jacquet will compete for a first-team spot next season.
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His presence will also help usher in a new era in Liverpool’s backline – alongside fellow arrivals Noah Adekoya, Mor Talla Ndiaye, Ifeanyi Ndukwe and of course Giovanni Leoni.
Liverpool are clearly seeking a new kind of profile in defence – with it now expected that Jacquet will become a leader in the position in the years ahead.
Liverpool to pay £51m upfront for Jacquet says Romano
He has signed a contract until 2031 – with an option for another year. Fabrizio Romano has now lifted the lid on the deal for Jacquet – with Rennes pocketing a fortune for one of their own homegrown talents.
It was initially reported that Liverpool would pay £55m for Jacquet with another £5m due in add-ons. In fact the Premier League champions have committed significantly MORE on Jacquet according to the Italian transfer market expert.
He puts the deal at €60m upfront – coming in at around £51m – with the increased add-ons of €12m (£10m) taking the deal higher thanthe £60m first reported.
Liverpool make €72m Jacquet bet
“OFFICIAL: Jeremy Jacquet joins Liverpool on €60m plus €12m add-ons deal from Rennes, contract until June 2031 plus option,” he wrote on X on February 2.
“LFC completed move yesterday and the French defender will join in the summer.”
It means Liverpool could eventually cough up €72m in total for Jacquet – and current exchange rates have that at around £62m.
Jacquet right now has got just over 30 first-team games for Rennes under his belt. So it’s clear Liverpool aren’t paying for his experience – but making a €72m bet that he fulfils his immense potential.
