Billy Koumetio has reportedly joined Liverpool now.
According to ESPN, Liverpool have sealed their first January signing – but it’s not a big name.
Billy Koumetio has left French side US Orleans to join Liverpool, it’s been reported.
The 16-year-old centre-back travelled to Berlin for friendlies with the Reds’ Under-17 team in November, having been on trial during the previous month.
And ESPN now claim that the Anfield club have officially signed the youngster, who spent time with Ligue 1 giants Lyon.
Little is known of Koumetio, but he looks a very imposing figure in photographs. Here is how some Liverpool fans reacted to his reported arrival:
If it’s true that he has joined, it’ll be a while before Koumetio – who’ll begin his career in the Reds’ Under-16 side – will be ready for first-team action under manager Jurgen Klopp.
But he must be a prospect otherwise the German wouldn’t be signing him and therefore he might be ready in a couple of years, if he’s really talented.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made his debut as an 18-year-old under Klopp over two years ago, so the former Dortmund boss will back him if the potential and hunger is there.
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