Bayer Leverkusen has acquired defender Jarell Quansah from Liverpool for a fee of £35 million.
The 22-year-old center-back has signed a five-year contract with the German Bundesliga team.
Quansah was part of the England squad that triumphed in the European Under-21 Championship, defeating Germany in the final on Saturday.
This transfer marks the third agreement between the two clubs this summer, following Liverpool’s acquisition of midfielder Florian Wirtz and defender Jeremie Frimpong.
Newcastle had expressed interest in signing Quansah last summer as part of a deal that would send winger Anthony Gordon to Liverpool, but the Reds rejected the offer.
Since Quansah is a homegrown player, the fee Liverpool receives from Leverkusen will be classified as ‘pure’ profit in relation to profit and sustainability regulations.
Quansah developed through the Liverpool academy and made 58 appearances for the club, scoring three goals.
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He contributed to Liverpool’s League Cup victory in 2024 and played 13 league matches last season as Arne Slot’s team clinched the Premier League title.
“He’s already made a significant impact in a Liverpool defense filled with world-class talent,” said Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes.
“With Jarell, our defense gains considerable dynamism, speed, and tackling strength, making him a crucial addition for our future.”
Liverpool is also interested in Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi, amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s future.
The French centre-back has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield and has yet to agree to an extension, while Joe Gomez’s situation is also uncertain.
