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Liverpool agree £60m deal for defender Jacquet

Liverpool agree £60m deal for defender Jacquet

Summary

Liverpool has agreed to pay £60 million for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old will join Liverpool in the summer after a medical check, despite interest from Chelsea. Liverpool plans to strengthen their defense as one of their current defenders' contracts is expiring.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool will pay Rennes £60 million for Jeremy Jacquet, including bonuses.
  • Jacquet is 20 years old and a France Under-21 international.
  • He will join Liverpool in the summer, pending a medical check.
  • Chelsea showed interest in Jacquet but will not match Liverpool's offer.
  • Liverpool wants to improve their defense as Ibrahima Konate's contract ends this season.
  • Jacquet has played 18 games for Rennes this season.
  • Liverpool's management views Jacquet as a long-term investment.
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