It was confirmed on Friday that Trent Kone-Doherty has left Liverpool to join Norwegian side Molde on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee
Trent Kone-Doherty ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie against PSV last year
Trent Kone-Doherty ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie against PSV last year(Image: (Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
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Molde FK have thanked Liverpool for how they handled negotiations in the process of signing Trent Kone-Doherty. It was confirmed on Friday night that Kone-Doherty had completed a surprise permanent transfer to the Norwegian side.
As reported by the ECHO, Kone-Doherty, who was out of contract at the end of the season, has opted to take up the offer of potentially more regular first-team involvement rather than extend his Liverpool deal. While the fee has not been disclosed, the ECHO understands that the deal is believed to be worth €750,000 (£660,000), with Liverpool having also negotiated a significant sell-on clause and a buy-back option.
And reacting to the transfer, Molde sporting director Ole Jakob Strandhagen said: “Trent is a technically good and fast winger who has shown his skills and not least potential in the final third during his time at Liverpool.
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“At the same time, he has intensity and pressure in the game that benefits the team both with and without the ball. He is well educated at Liverpool, and we are very happy that he has chosen Molde as the next step in his development.
“The process has been good and we thank Liverpool for a good negotiating climate, despite the fact that they also had a strong desire to keep Trent. We look forward to further developing his offensive qualities at Aker Stadion and in the Eliteserien.”
On his move to Molde, Kone-Doherty said: “It's the perfect club for me to come to. I like the project I've been presented with here and I'm really excited to get started.
"I'm a player who likes to get the fans out of their seats. I always try to express myself on the field and be fearless.”
Trent Kone-Doherty of Liverpool celebrates scoring the winner with team-mate Carter Pinnington during the UEFA Youth League match against PSV Eindhoven on November 26 2025 in Kirkby
Trent Kone-Doherty of Liverpool celebrates scoring the winner with team-mate Carter Pinnington during the UEFA Youth League match against PSV Eindhoven on November 26 2025 in Kirkby(Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images)
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Kone-Doherty made two senior appearances for the Reds, debuting as a substitute at Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup in February 2025 and then coming off the bench against Crystal Palace last October.
“We've lost a good player,” under-21 boss Rob Page told Liverpool.com over the weekend when asked about the transfer. “But in this job, you’re in it to develop players. He's decided to move on. We wanted to keep him.
“There was an offer of a contract, so it's disappointing to see him go, but that's life. That's development football; it gives others an opportunity now to step into his place and we can focus on them.”
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