The latest Liverpool FC transfer news following Jarell Quansah's confirmed departure to Bayer Leverkusen.
Jarell Quansah in action for Liverpool.
Jarell Quansah has left Liverpool to sign for Bayer Leverkusen.
(Image: PA)
Jarell Quansah shared an emotional message for Liverpool fans following his confirmed £35million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, which received a response from Virgil van Dijk. The Reds officially confirmed the sale of the centre-back on Wednesday morning.
The Bundesliga club will pay an initial £30m, with an additional £5million in success-based add-ons. Liverpool have also negotiated a buy-back clause for the 22-year-old - reportedly valued at around £51m - which won't come into effect until 2027, according to German reports.
Quansah's departure from Anfield marks the end of a 17-year association. The defender joined the club, aged five, in 2008, but he's now moving on to pastures new.
After breaking into the first-team in 2023, he made a total of 58 appearances.
However, last season he featured in just 13 Premier League games, starting only four.
The England Under-21 international was keen to gain more senior playing time elsewhere.
Quansah underwent a medical on Monday following his European Under-21 Championship win with the Young Lions against Germany in Slovakia on Saturday night.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: "From the moment I walked through the doors of the Academy at five-years old, I dreamed of one day wearing the Liverpool shirt at Anfield. 17 years later, I can now say that 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 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."
In response to Quansah's post, Van Dijk replied with a simple applause emoji.