Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed on a deal worth £30 million plus £5 million in add-ons for rising star Jarell Quansah, in a move that sees the English centre-back link up with Xabi Alonso in the Bundesliga.
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🔍 Deal Breakdown:
💰 £30M guaranteed fee
➕ £5M in performance-related add-ons
🧾 Long-term contract signed with Leverkusen
✈️ Quansah expected in Germany within 24 hours for final media and unveiling
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💬 Why This Move Matters:
✅ Xabi Alonso personally requested Quansah as a key piece of his squad’s evolution
📈 Liverpool capitalizes on high market value while allowing the youngster a pathway to regular football
🧠 At just 21, Quansah is seen as a project with immense upside, combining physicality, ball-playing ability, and tactical maturity
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🔴 Liverpool’s Perspective:
Jarell impressed last season under Klopp but faces stiff competition under Arne Slot
Funds generated could help pursue another top centre-back, with names like Marc Guéhi and Levi Colwill linked
Liverpool have added a buy-back clause, ensuring future control if he explodes under Alonso’s guidance
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❤️ Farewell from the Kop:
> “From Academy promise to first-team contributor — Quansah gave it his all in red. We wish him all the best in Germany. Once a Red, always a Red.” 🔴👏
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🧨 Verdict: A bold move, rich with potential.
Leverkusen gains a gem. Liverpool banks a solid profit.
This may not be the las
t we see of Jarell Quansah on the European stage. 🌍⚽