Liverpool Completes £60 Million Signing of Rennes Defender

Liverpool has completed the £60 million signing of a 20-year-old centre-back from Rennes. The defender signed a five-year contract at Anfield with an option for an extra year. The club agreed to the transfer in January after competing with Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

Officials confirmed the deal on Wednesday, subject to international clearance. The initial fee is £55 million with £5 million in potential add-ons. “I feel really good, the first impressions are good and I am very happy to start here,” the player said.

“When I see the facilities, I can see myself there. He completed a rehabilitation programme and is currently doing individual fitness work.

Officials expect him to be fit for the start of pre-season. The player, a France Under-21 international, will join centre-back options that include three other named defenders. Another squad member who missed last season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury is also expected to return for pre-season.

The signing continues efforts to lower the average age of the first-team squad.