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But Liverpool announced Otte was leaving as well as Claudio Taffarel with Valero coming in to replace them.

The reason behind this decision is a mystery, but it seems like Otte has already found his next destination.

According to Sami Mokbel from the BBC, he's set to complete a deal to join Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

It's an interesting move. As we said, Otte was a key figure at Anfield and credited with the success of the goalkeeping department.

However, Liverpool are clearly taking a new direction when it comes to goalkeepers.

Kelleher has left to join Brentford, meanwhile Jaros has gone out on loan.

In their place, the club is bringing in three new goalkeepers. Giorgi Mamardashvili is going to be Liverpool's second choice and he's expected to fight it out with Alisson for the no.1 spot.

Meanwhile, Freddie Woodman has arrived as the club's homegrown third choice goalkeeper on a free transfer. Also fighting for that spot will be Armin Pecsi, who joined from Puskas Akademia, and who is seen as a future no.1 at Liverpool.

Pecsi will be playing in the club's U21 team, while he will also have an opportunity to train with Valero and the first team goalkeepers, and fight it out for the number three spot with Woodman.

The reasons for Otte's departure are still unclear but it's obvious Tottenham are getting a more than competent star. Otte is renowned for his work with goalkeepers and he will be bolstering Frank's backroom staff in the capital.

This is a blow to Liverpool. At the same time, though, Valero is also a very well-established figure who has been known to be one of the best goalkeeping coaches in the world.