"Arne Slot has described defender Jérémy Jacquet as a "very big talent" ahead of his summer move to Liverpool. Slot's side agreed an initial £55 million ($74.6m) deal with Rennes for Jacquet on deadline day, with the centre-back set to move to Anfield in July. He had been the subject of interest from a host of other European clubs, including Chelsea, however Liverpool accelerated their long-term interest in the player last weekend."
""He's a very big talent and maybe even more than talent but we speak about talent because of his age. Second, because we weren't the only one interested in him so it's a big compliment to the people working really hard to sign players. Such a big talent and another example of the model we're using at this club -- young, very talented players sometimes at the start of their careers.""
Liverpool agreed a £55 million deal to sign centre-back Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes, with the player due to move to Anfield in July. Multiple European clubs showed interest, but Liverpool accelerated long-term pursuit to secure the signing. The recruit is characterized as a significant young talent who can improve the team both in the short term and over the long term, aligning with the club’s strategy of targeting youthful, improvable players. Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League and face Manchester City at Anfield, seeking a result after being outplayed in parts of the Etihad defeat.
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