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Liverpool FC Secures Signing of 18-Year-Old Forward Jilian Nguessan
Liverpool has reached an agreement to sign Saint-Étienne’s 18-year-old forward Jilian Nguessan for £4.3 million, with the player set to join in January.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, Liverpool FC has officially announced a pre-contract agreement to sign 18-year-old forward Jilian Nguessan from the French club Saint-Étienne. The transfer fee for the young talent is reported to be £4.3 million.
Nguessan, who has made 13 appearances for Saint-Étienne’s senior squad, is a rising prospect who recently represented the France U-20 national team during their fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Currently, the forward is on loan at Brest, another Ligue 1 side, and will remain there until his official move to Anfield is completed during the January transfer window.
For residents and football enthusiasts in Thailand, this news highlights the global reach of the Premier League and the continued interest in scouting young French talent. While the financial terms and the timeline for his arrival at Liverpool are confirmed, fans will be watching to see how Nguessan adapts to the intensity of English football once he joins the squad in the new year. As of now, no further details regarding the specific length of his contract or his immediate role within the Liverpool first team have been disclosed.