Defender
Liverpool beats the competition: record sum for talent
02/02/2026 – 11:55 p.mReading time: 1 Min.
For 69 million euros: Liverpool FC are bringing in a defensive talent and are digging deep into their pockets. The Reds sign Frenchman Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes.
National soccer player Florian Wirtz is getting a new teammate at English record champions FC Liverpool. The Reds have signed French defensive talent Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennes. The club officially announced this late on Monday evening. According to media reports, the 20-year-old central defender, who will only move to Anfield Road in the summer, will cost up to 69 million euros.
In the fight for the U21 international, who was under contract in Rennes until 2029, Liverpool beat out well-known competition. League rivals FC Chelsea, among others, were said to be very interested, but were probably put off by the high fee. Jacquet has only played 36 league games.
Liverpool sees the right-footer as a long-term investment for the defense – also in view of the fact that Ibrahima Konaté’s contract expires in the summer. This makes Jacquet the most expensive sale in the history of the Rennes talent factory. The previous record holder was Jérémy Doku. The left winger cost 60 million euros when he transferred to Manchester City in 2023.
