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The athletic
19.09.2020, 10:58
Liverpool signed a £ 45m deal for Wolverhampton striker Diogo Jota, The Athletic’s James Pierce reports. According to the information, the 23-year-old Portuguese has signed a five-year contract with the champions.
The initial amount of 41 million will be increased to 45 million depending on the participation and success of the team in the Premier League and Champions League. Dutch teenager Ki-Yana Hoever will take in the opposite direction for 13.5 million – a guaranteed amount of 9 million pounds and 4.5 million in the form of bonuses.
Liverpool have also negotiated 15 percent for the youngster’s next transfer. So they send Anfield a remarkable week after the long-awaited performance of Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara.
Why are Liverpool taking Jota?
The Anfield hierarchy believes that Jota will lighten the weight that weighs on the three in front Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Klopp’s headquarters has been monitoring the Portuguese’s progress for the past two years and has been in close contact with its Gestifute agency, which also represents Fabinho.
Jürgen Klopp has long been a fan of Jota and appreciates his versatility and determination. His tactical intelligence also caught the attention of the German.
How did the deal come about?
Klopp’s assistant Pep Linders played a key role in the transfer. The former Porto youth coach used his contacts in Portuguese soccer and received glowing recommendations for the player.
The desire of the “wolves” to be flexible in terms of payment terms was crucial. They have agreed to receive less than 10 percent of the guaranteed amount for the next 12 months. Most of this money will be offset by the Hoever price.
What about Ishmael Sar from Watford?
The Senegalese team is rumored to be Liverpool’s main target at the forefront. However, after initial discussions with Watford this week, it became clear that what the “hornets” were offering did not suit those of Merseyside. Despite being relegated to the Championship, Watford still wants a base price of 40 million, which can go up to 50 with bonuses. That’s more than Everton paid for Richardson. Liverpool found this too expensive.
Will there be other exits?
After Hoever, there will surely be others coming out of Anfield. Liverpool are looking to sell Harry Wilson and Marco Gruich, valued at around £ 20 million each. Gruich attracted the interest of Borussia Monchengladbach, and Nat Phillips was chased by Championship clubs. Liverpool want to sell more to Loris Carius and Yasser Larussi. Rental and permanent offers to Ryan Brewster are also being considered. Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are currently the most ambitious to take the youngster.
