Jarell Quansah has officially completed a move to Bayer Leverkusen this Wednesday, with the transfer getting finalized pretty quickly while the defender was away on U21 duty with England for the European Championships.
The 22-year-old signs on a deal running to 2030, paying a club-record fee reported at around £30 million plus £5 million in bonuses.
The defender arrives as Jonathan Tah’s long-term replacement.
Liverpool have inserted a buy-back clause that becomes active in 2027, safeguarding the option to re-sign their academy graduate at a fixed premium – believed to be in excess of €60 million.
Taking to Instagram, the 22-year-old has now penned a message to say farewell to Liverpool:
“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,” he wrote.
“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.”
“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.”
Liverpool have already secured two of Leverkusen’s brightest stars earlier in the window, with Florian Wirtz arriving in a club-record deal and Jeremie Frimpong joining for £35 million.
It seems appropriate now that the Anfield club can return the favour to Leverkusen.
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