Jarell Quansah has paid tribute to Liverpool after signing for Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £35m
Jarell Quansah of Liverpool F.C. celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield
Jarell Quansah of Liverpool F.C. celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield
(Image: 2025 Sebastian Frej)
Jarell Quansah has paid an emotional tribute to Liverpool supporters after completing his move to Bayer Leverkusen. The England Under-21s international has joined the Bundesliga outfit in a deal worth up to £35m.
Quansah has signed a five-year contract with Leverkusen though Liverpool have negotiated a buy-back clause - said to be worth around £51m - into the deal.
The centre-back, who joined the club’s Academy as a five-year-old, leaves the Reds as a Premier League champion and having made 58 appearance.
And while Quansah is looking forward to a new challenge in the Bundesliga, he paid tribute to his former Liverpool team-mates and coaches as well as the club’s fanbase as he hinted this is only ‘goodbye for now’.
“From the moment I walked through the doors of the Academy at 5 years old, I dreamed of one day wearing the Liverpool shirt at Anfield,” he wrote on Instagram. “17 years later, I can now say I have lived that dream.
“To my team-mates, thank you for welcoming me, pushing me, and believing in me. I’ve learned so much from sharing the pitch and dressing room with such amazing people and will never forget the incredible memories we’ve had.
“To the staff, the coaches, and everyone behind the scenes, your belief and dedication have always been a constant source of motivation. You have helped me grow not only as a footballer, but as a person as well.
“And to the fans, your support has always been unmatched. Whether at Anfield or away from home, hearing you sing never failed to inspire me. I will carry that with me wherever I go.
“Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s not just a club — it’s a family! This is goodbye for now, but I’ll always be watching - once a Red, always a Red.”
Meanwhile, Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has shared his delight at bringing Quansah to the club.
"We are delighted to be able to sign Jarell Quansah, one of the most promising English central defenders. He is fast, agile, and a good footballer," Rolfes said of the 22-year-old. "He has already made an impressive impact in a Liverpool defence dominated by world-class players.
“With Jarell, our defence gains significant dynamism, pace, and toughness in duels, and he will be another very important building block for the Werkself of the future.”