Liverpool confirm Cody Gakpo deal

The 23-year-old, who scored three goals at the World Cup for the Netherlands, had previously been linked with a move to Liverpool's rivals Manchester United. But the Reds have acted decisively to bolster a forward line currently depleted by injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

"Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement for the transfer of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, subject to a work permit. The 23-year-old forward will officially become a Reds player at the start of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms and successfully completing a medical," Liverpool said in a statement.

According to reports, Liverpool will pay an initial fee of 37 million euros with Gakpo signing a contract until 2028. In addition, Gakpo could make his Liverpool debut on Monday 2nd January against Brentford.

"I think this is a great club for me to come in and try to show what I can (do) and try to help the team to achieve more beautiful moments that they already did in the past years. I think for me personally it's also good to develop here and there's a lot of great players here who I can learn a lot of things from," Gakpo told the Liverpool website.

 

December 28, 2022