Jarell Quansah has bid farewell to Liverpool after 17 years on the membership, penning a touching message to supporters, his teammates and coaches after signing for Bayer Leverkusen.
Quansah joined Liverpool’s academy as a five-year-old and went on to make 58 appearances and rating three targets for the membership he “dreamed” of representing.
A change in surroundings now beckons, although, with the Bundesliga awaiting the 22-year-old. Along with his exit now confirmed, he has penned an aesthetic message to all who performed a job all through his journey.
His message reads: “From the second I walked by means of the doorways of the Academy at 5 years previous, I dreamed of at some point sporting the Liverpool shirt at Anfield. 17 years later, I can now say I’ve lived that dream.
“To my teammates, thanks for welcoming me, pushing me, and believing in me. I’ve discovered a lot from sharing the pitch and dressing room with such superb individuals and can always remember the unbelievable recollections we’ve had.
“To the workers, the coaches, and everybody behind the scenes, your perception and dedication have all the time been a relentless supply of motivation. You’ve gotten helped me develop not solely as a footballer, however as an individual as nicely.
“And to the followers, your assist has all the time been unmatched. Whether or not at Anfield or away from house, listening to you sing by no means didn’t encourage me. I’ll carry that with me wherever I’m going.
“Liverpool will all the time maintain a particular place in my coronary heart. It’s not only a membership — it’s a household! That is goodbye for now, however I’ll all the time be watching — as soon as a Crimson, all the time a Crimson.
“Jarell.”
A cultured farewell from the academy graduate.
Third academy departure this summer time
Quansah is Liverpool’s fourth sale of the summer time, transferring in a £35 million deal that incorporates a buy-back clause for the membership, lively from 2027 for €60 million (£51.6m).
He’s the third academy graduate to make an exit following Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher, with extra anticipated to comply with within the coming weeks.
Jurgen Klopp oversaw Quansah’s breakout season in 2023/24 earlier than a testing interval underneath new head coach Arne Slot, which has prompted his exit because the Dutchman now moulds the squad in his picture.
The 22-year-old has a promising future forward and departs as a League Cup and Premier League winner, and Leverkusen have proven loads of confidence in him as their costliest signing ever.
