Rennes defender Jacquet completes £60m move to Liverpool
Liverpool have secured the signing of highly-rated young French defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for a reported £60m fee. The 20-year-old centre-back will join Arne Slot's squad at Anfield this summer, bolstering the club's defensive options with a prospect regarded as one of the top young talents in Ligue 1. The significant fee underlines Liverpool's commitment to investing in defensive depth and long-term squad planning. Jacquet is expected to provide competition and depth in central defence as Liverpool continue to compete across domestic and European competitions.
Read the full story at skysports.comA £60m outlay on a 20-year-old centre-back signals Liverpool are paying a premium for potential and future-proofing the back line. The fee is substantial for a player with limited top-level experience, reflecting both his ceiling and the current inflated market for elite young defenders. For Rennes, the sale represents a major windfall, while Liverpool gain depth in a position where injuries and fixture congestion have been recurring issues. This is a strategic squad-building move rather than an immediate fix.
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