Liverpool have secured the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes in a deal worth approximately €70 million, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 20-year-old central defender has agreed terms with the Premier League side, with the transfer finalised despite currently recovering from a shoulder injury.
Jacquet departs Rennes having progressed through the club’s youth academy to become a regular in the first team. He has made 33 appearances for the Breton club, attracting attention from several European clubs with his performances. Liverpool’s pursuit of Jacquet underlines their strategy of investing in young, promising talent.
The Merseyside club view Jacquet as one of the most exciting prospects in his position, prompting the significant investment. Medical staff are optimistic he will be fully fit in time for the start of pre-season training, despite his recent injury setback. Jacquet expressed his delight at joining Liverpool, stating in an interview with the club’s official channels that he was impressed by the club’s facilities and project.
“I feel really good, the first impressions are good and I am very happy to start here,” Jacquet said. He also highlighted his admiration for Virgil van Dijk, stating his desire to learn from the experienced defender. “He is one of the best central defenders in the world currently, so I can only learn from him.”
Jacquet described himself as an athletic and fast player, despite his height, and is eager to contribute to Liverpool’s success. He spoke of his ambition to add to the club’s trophy cabinet, having been impressed by their history and the passion of the supporters. The signing is expected to provide long-term cover and competition in Liverpool’s central defence, bolstering their options for years to come.
