Jarell Quansah played 16 times on loan at Bristol Rovers in 2023
Daniel Hargraves Bristol Rovers reporter
10:51, 02 Jul 2025
Former Bristol Rovers loanee Jarell Quansah has joined Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Former Bristol Rovers loanee Jarell Quansah has left boyhood club Liverpool for German club Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth a reported total of £35million.
Quansah made 16 appearances for the Gas during the second half of the 2022/23 season during a mixed loan spell in BS7. However, the centre-back impressively went on to break into the first-team picture at parent club Liverpool following his loan, making 58 appearances across two seasons.
The 22-year-old was a Premier League winner with the Reds last campaign and also lifted the League Cup the season prior.
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Quansah took to Instagram to write: "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. 17 years later, I can now say I have lived that dream.
"To my teammates, 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.
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"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.
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"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."
Leverkusen are now managed by former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after Xabi Alonso departed for Real Madrid. They were crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in their history in 2024 and finished second last term.
Coincidentally, two of their major assets in Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong were sold to Liverpool earlier this summer.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is worth £30million with £5million in add-ons as well as a buy back clause active from 2027.
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