Liverpool Confirm the Signing of Milos Kerkez in £40m Deal | OneFootball

Kerkez Signs for Liverpool from AFC Bournemouth as Reds Continue Summer Overhaul

Liverpool’s relentless march into their new chapter under Arne Slot has taken another confident stride, as the club confirmed the signing of Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £40million. The 21-year-old left-back becomes the latest piece in what’s already shaping into a calculated, high-quality rebuild from the Premier League champions.

Having already brought in Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, the addition of Kerkez strengthens a position that has quietly needed fresh energy. The Hungary international passed his medical and inked a long-term deal at the AXA Training Centre, joining a side determined to build on the momentum of last season’s title triumph.

Kerkez Embraces the Challenge

Kerkez, speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, wasted no time expressing his enthusiasm.

“I’m really happy.It’s a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England. I’m just really, really happy and excited.”

Those words, delivered with youthful energy and pride, hint at a player hungry to earn his place. While Wirtz’s marquee arrival may have grabbed the bigger headlines, Kerkez offers a shrewd solution to Liverpool’s evolving tactical demands, particularly with Andy Robertson now edging into his thirties.

Track Record in the Premier League and Beyond

Kerkez arrives at Anfield with solid Premier League experience already under his belt. In two seasons with AFC Bournemouth, he notched up 74 appearances, delivering two goals and eight assists. His direct running and attacking intent suit the blueprint Slot is installing at Liverpool.

Before his time on the south coast, Kerkez sharpened his craft across Europe. From humble beginnings at ETO FC Gyor, he earned a move to AC Milan before truly catching the eye at AZ Alkmaar, where he played 57 games in just 18 months. His journey has been rapid, but not without grit.

With 23 international caps since debuting against Germany in the UEFA Nations League, Kerkez is no stranger to high-stakes football. Recognition has followed him too, with a shortlisting for the 2024-25 Men’s PFA Young Player of the Year and a finalist spot in the 2023 Golden Boy award.

Message to the Supporters

Kerkez signed off his first interview with a note of appreciation and promise.

“I just want to thank everyone for really showing me big love, even before it will be announced now.And keep supporting the team like you support always, because you’re the biggest fan base in the world.I’m going to give everything – absolutely everything – to win trophies with the club and to hopefully score some goals at Anfield. I can’t wait to hear the roar. And see you soon.”

His squad number is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, but one thing is already certain: Milos Kerkez is all in, and Liverpool fans will demand nothing less.