Liverpool is on the verge of completing another major transfer. While Florian Wirtz was in England for his medical, the club managed by Arne Slot also reached an agreement with Bournemouth for the signing of Milos Kerkez.
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Liverpool have taken another decisive step in reshaping their squad under new manager Arne Slot, with the €45 million capture of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.
The Hungarian left-back will officially move to Anfield once all the final details are signed off with medicals and personal terms expected to be completed imminently. The deal, which had been rumored for weeks, was confirmed by several reliable sources including The Athletic and Sky Sports.
At just 21 years old, Kerkez is seen as one of the brightest young full-backs in European football. His rise has been rapid. After starting his senior career in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar, Kerkez joined Bournemouth in 2023 and quickly established himself as a dynamic and reliable presence on the left flank in the Premier League. Now, just one year later, he’s set for a high-profile move to one of England’s most storied clubs a clear sign of Liverpool’s intent under new leadership.
Kerkez’s transfer not only represents a significant reinforcement for the Reds, but it also spells a financial bonus for his former club AZ Alkmaar. When they sold him to Bournemouth, AZ wisely negotiated a sell-on clause estimated between 10 and 15 percent. With the total fee surpassing €45 million, the Dutch club could be in line to receive anywhere between €4.5 and €6.75 million a tidy sum that further validates their reputation for developing elite talent.
This acquisition marks Liverpool’s third major signing of the summer. Florian Wirtz, the prodigious attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen, and right-back Jeremie Frimpong also from Leverkusen have already committed to the project at Anfield. Wirtz, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young stars, joined in a record-breaking deal that could exceed €100 million with performance-based add-ons. Frimpong’s arrival, for a fee close to €50 million, adds electric pace and creativity down the right side of the pitch.
Kerkez, meanwhile, is expected to compete directly for the left-back role, a position that has been held for nearly a decade by Scottish international Andy Robertson. Now 31, Robertson has been a fan favorite and a crucial figure in Liverpool’s recent golden era under Jurgen Klopp. However, reports suggest he could be set to move on this summer, potentially seeking a new challenge as the club transitions into a new era. Slot appears to have identified Kerkez as his long-term successor a player who can blend youthful energy with tactical versatility.
Also returning to the fold is Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was signed last year but immediately loaned to Valencia. After an impressive campaign in La Liga, he will now compete for the starting spot at Liverpool, offering strong competition to Alisson Becker and reinforcing depth in a key position.
The spending spree represents a dramatic shift in strategy from last summer, when Liverpool operated with relative caution in the transfer market. With just €42 million spent on Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa in 2024, fans were beginning to wonder whether the club would back their new manager with serious investment. Those concerns have now been emphatically answered.
In total, Liverpool have committed over €200 million in transfer fees already this summer and the window is still young. The arrivals of Frimpong, Wirtz, and Kerkez suggest that Slot is being given the tools to build a side capable of challenging Manchester City, Arsenal, and the rest of Europe’s elite once again. The new coach is expected to implement a more aggressive and technically sophisticated style of play, and the club’s recruitment appears to be aligned with that vision.
Kerkez’s signing is more than just another transfer it is symbolic of Liverpool’s new direction: bold, youthful, and unafraid to invest in long-term potential. With more signings likely to follow, the Slot era at Anfield is off to an ambitious start.
Updated: 01:32, 20 Jun 2025
