Live from Anfield — Liverpool have officially completed the signing of 21-year-old left-back Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth in a £40 million deal. The Hungary international has agreed to a five-year contract and will undergo his medical at the AXA Training Centre today. 📝⭐️
Kerkez is Arne Slot’s first major signing of the summer as Liverpool look to bolster their squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The highly rated defender arrives with a glowing reputation after a breakout season at Bournemouth, where his fearless defending, explosive pace, and attacking drive caught the eye.
A natural left-back who can also thrive as a wing-back, Kerkez has long been on Liverpool’s radar — especially given the club’s depth concerns and Andy Robertson’s ongoing fitness issues. The deal brings immediate quality and long-term promise to one of the Reds’ most important positions.
Sources inside the club say Slot personally gave the green light for the move, seeing the Hungarian as an ideal fit for his dynamic, front-foot style of play. Kerkez’s combination of defensive aggression, composure in possession, and relentless energy on the break matches the intensity Liverpool demand.
Having moved to Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar last year, Kerkez quickly adapted to the pace of the Premier League and drew interest from top clubs across Europe. But Liverpool acted decisively to secure his signature — and the player is said to be thrilled at the prospect of his Anfield adventure. Supporters can look forward to his official unveiling within the next 24–48 hours once the formalities are completed.
