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Liverpool Secures £60 Million Deal for Defender Jacquet

2/2/2026

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Liverpool Signs Jacquet

Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for up to £60 million, including £5 million in add-ons.
The 20-year-old chose Liverpool over Chelsea for better chances of first-team play.
Chelsea's squad depth and Mamadou Sarr's return influenced his decision.
Jacquet's signing followed a failed attempt to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
French football expert Julien Laurens praised Jacquet's potential, comparing him to William Saliba.

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Chelsea Pursues Tati

Chelsea submitted a €30 million bid for Nantes defender Tylel Tati after Rennes rejected Chelsea's bid for Jérémy Jacquet.
Chelsea shifted its transfer strategy due to injuries in its defense.
Mamadou Sarr is returning from loan.
Aaron Anselmino has been recalled.
Chelsea is looking to offload Axel Disasi, who has not played for over a year.

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Historical Context

UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations, introduced in 2013, aimed to ensure financial stability among football clubs, particularly targeting overspending by teams like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. This framework influences current transfer strategies, as seen in Liverpool's £60 million deal for Jérémy Jacquet and Chelsea's €30 million bid for Tylel Tati, reflecting the ongoing adjustments clubs make in a competitive market.

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Liverpool Signs Jacquet

Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for up to £60 million, including £5 million in add-ons.
The 20-year-old chose Liverpool over Chelsea for better chances of first-team play.
Chelsea's squad depth and Mamadou Sarr's return influenced his decision.
Jacquet's signing followed a failed attempt to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
French football expert Julien Laurens praised Jacquet's potential, comparing him to William Saliba.

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