Liverpool agree £30m Quansah sale to Leverkusen with crucial buy-back clause | OneFootball

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell defender Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £30 million plus £5 million in performance-based add-ons.

The 22-year-old will sign a contract until 2030 with the Bundesliga side, as confirmed by multiple reports including Fabrizio Romano, who also revealed that Liverpool have inserted a buy-back clause to retain future control over the player.

Quansah emerged through Liverpool’s academy and made his senior debut in August 2023. He went on to play 33 matches in his breakthrough season under Jurgen Klopp.

However, opportunities became limited under Arne Slot, with the young centre-back starting only four Premier League games last season.

Despite high internal regard for Quansah’s potential, Liverpool have opted to cash in as they seek to offset a record summer spend which includes the £116 million signing of Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen and Jeremie Frimpong’s £29.5 million arrival.

Quansah’s departure will make him the most expensive academy graduate ever sold by Liverpool, surpassing the likes of Rhian Brewster and Neco Williams.

The England Under-21 international has drawn interest across Europe but was attracted by Leverkusen’s long-term vision and the chance to play under Xabi Alonso, a manager known for developing young talent.

Liverpool’s decision to include a buy-back clause signals their belief in Quansah’s ceiling and allows them to re-sign him if he thrives in Germany.

No exact figure for the clause has been disclosed, but such arrangements typically include a premium should the player’s value rise significantly.

The deal is not believed to be linked to the Wirtz transfer, despite both moves involving the same clubs and occurring within weeks of each other.

Liverpool could return to the market for a new centre-back following Quansah’s departure, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi under consideration.

Interest in Guehi depends largely on Palace’s asking price, though Liverpool are reportedly willing to wait until next summer to pursue him on a free transfer if necessary.

Ibrahima Konate also has just one year left on his current deal, adding further uncertainty to the club’s defensive depth.

Quansah joined Liverpool at the age of five and leaves having made 38 senior appearances.

While his time at Anfield may be over for now, Liverpool’s buy-back option ensures the door is not fully closed on a future return.