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Jeremy Jacquet: Liverpool agree £60m deal for Rennes defender
Liverpool secured a £60 million deal for 20-year-old Jérémy Jacquet, who will remain at Rennes this season before joining to strengthen their defense amid contract uncertainties.
- On Feb 2, 2026, Liverpool agreed a £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons deal to sign Rennes defender Jérémy Jacquet, who will move in the summer.
- Facing defensive injuries and contract questions, Liverpool sought centre-back reinforcements amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté and Andy Robertson, while Chelsea agreed personal terms earlier this month but failed to finalize a fee.
- The 20-year-old Jacquet has started 90% of 18 Ligue 1 matches this season and boasts a 34.5 km/h top speed with a contract expiry June 2028 after a loan spell at Clermont.
- Chelsea now must seek alternatives before the transfer deadline after Liverpool beat them to Jacquet's signing, while the Reds view him as a long-term replacement despite ongoing injury issues.
- Having missed earlier targets, Rennes' valuation suggests a high market value, with Liverpool's deal for Jacquet exemplifying long-term club strategy.
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