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Jeremy Jacquet 'Wanted to Eat Everything up' and Can Replace Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool
Liverpool plans a defensive rebuild as Jacquet joins for £55m amid concerns over Van Dijk's contract and age, Slot says this reflects a long-term strategic model.
- On February 5, 2026, Liverpool agreed a deal worth 55million plus up to 5m in add-ons to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, joining in summer.
- Citing long‑term planning, Liverpool said Van Dijk, who has about one‑and‑a‑half years left on his contract, is part of succession planning as he turns 35 this summer.
- After missing Marc Guehi to Manchester City, Liverpool signed Italian defender Giovanni Leoni last summer and Senegalese centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye in January, while Jacquet was linked with Chelsea.
- With Ibrahima Konate into the last six months of his contract, Liverpool's squad urgency increases as the club's recruitment staff are credited for recent signings.
- Emphasising the long‑term model, Slot said the club signs young players for both short‑ and long‑term improvement and that transfers are `never from panic`.
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Arne Slot makes admission on Virgil van Dijk's future ahead of seismic Liverpool and Man City clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed the club's acquisition of French defender Jeremy Jacquet in a deal worth an initial £55million, acknowledging the signing forms part of the Reds' strategy to prepare for life beyond captain Virgil van Dijk.The 20-year-old will make the move to Anfield this summer, with Slot expressing his satisfaction at securing the young centre-back's services.Van Dijk, who celebrates his 35th birthday in July, remains…
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Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Arne Slot hails Jeremy Jacquet as Liverpool plan for life after Virgil van Dijk
The 34-year-old Reds captain has one-and-a-half years left on his contract.
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