'Strong and smart' - have Liverpool signed 'next Van Dijk' in Jacquet?
Summary
Liverpool has agreed to sign 20-year-old defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60 million, but he will join the team in the summer. Liverpool sees him as a long-term investment for their defense, despite the current team's struggles and injury issues. The club decided to wait until summer because Rennes was not willing to sell him before then.Key Facts
- Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool from Rennes for £60 million in the summer.
- Jacquet is a 20-year-old French center-back considered a long-term investment.
- Liverpool's current defense has conceded 33 goals in 24 Premier League games.
- Rennes refused to let Jacquet move before summer as they were not in urgent need of the transfer fee.
- Liverpool has signed Jacquet on a five-year contract with an option for another year.
- Jacquet is known for his aerial skills, winning over 75% of aerial duels.
- He has made 36 appearances in Ligue 1 and has played in a back three at Rennes.
- Jacquet was part of the Under-19 Euros team of the tournament in 2024 and has captained France at youth levels.
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