Liverpool FC have officially announced the signing of Hungarian international left-back Milos Kerkez from fellow Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. The 21-year-old joins the Reds in a deal reported to be worth £40 million, marking a significant piece of summer business for the club.
Kerkez has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Liverpool, expressing his delight at the move. "It's an incredible feeling to be here," Kerkez said in his first interview with the club. "This is a massive club with a great history, and I can't wait to get started and play in front of these amazing fans."
The young defender becomes one of Liverpool's key acquisitions of the transfer window, with the club moving decisively to strengthen their defensive options. His arrival is expected to provide stiff competition for the established Andy Robertson at the left-back position.
Kerkez impressed during his single season at Bournemouth, making 33 appearances and becoming known for his energetic and attacking style of play. His performances for the Cherries, following his move from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, quickly drew the attention of several top clubs.
The transfer had been widely anticipated in recent days, with speculation intensifying after Kerkez was granted leave from the Hungarian national team's camp for what was described as "private reasons." It is now clear that these reasons were to finalize his move to Merseyside.
Liverpool's manager was quick to praise the new signing, highlighting Kerkez's potential and work ethic. "Milos is a player we have been monitoring for some time," the manager stated. "He has all the attributes we look for in a modern full-back: he's quick, intelligent, and has a real desire to get forward and contribute to the attack. We believe he has a very high ceiling and will be a fantastic addition to our squad."
Bournemouth, while losing a key player, have made a substantial profit on a player they signed just a year ago. The South Coast club is expected to reinvest the proceeds from the sale back into their squad as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
