1 day ago
3
Amid Jarell Quansah's impressive start at Bayer Leverkusen and his call-up to the England squad for a World Cup qualifying match against Andorra and Serbia, it is worth noting that Liverpool already has an agreement in place if the club wants to buy him back.
Over the summer, Quansah left to join Leverkusen on a five-year deal, which could reach $48 million. And through two matches with the Bundesliga club, the defender already has netted one goal and has shown a tenacity that could be attributed to playing and training alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Despite Quansah's impressive start, Leverkusen stumbled out of the gate, with Erik ten Hag being fired after just two matches. Still, if the 22-year-old continues his fine form, Liverpool already has an agreement in place should the club decide to bring him back.
It has been reported that Liverpool secured a buy-back option when the club sold Quansah to Leverkusen, valued at roughly $69 million. Depending on how the next two years pan out for both sides, the clause could see Quansah return to Anfield in 2027.
If the buy-back clause is triggered, that means both Liverpool and Leverkusen don't even have to negotiate on terms, as a pre-existing agreement has already been put in place. That, in and of itself, makes the process smoother as numbers no longer have to be determined.
As van Dijk inches closer to the end of his career and the future at center-back remains up in the air, Liverpool could elect to bring back the 22-year-old. If that is the case, then Quansah's goodbye post on social media could come to fruition, after he told fans it was only "goodbye for now."
In a lengthy post, the young star wrote: "From the moment I walked through the doors of the Academy at 5 years old, I dreamed of one day wearing the Liverpool shirt at Anfield," he shared. "17 years later, I can now say I have lived that dream.
"To my teammates, thank you for welcoming me, pushing me, and believing in me. I've learned so much from sharing the pitch and dressing room with such amazing people and will never forget the incredible memories we've had.
"To the staff, the coaches, and everyone behind the scenes, your belief and dedication have always been a constant source of motivation. You have helped me grow not only as a footballer, but as a person as well.
"And to the fans, your support has always been unmatched. Whether at Anfield or away from home, hearing you sing never failed to inspire me. I will carry that with me wherever I go.
"Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart. It's not just a club - it's a family! This is goodbye for now, but I'll always be watching - once a Red, always a Red."
The 22-year-old further explained how he felt once it was clear he was moving on from Liverpool. "It's tough to leave this club where you've built so many relationships and friendships," he added. "It was very emotional.
"For a long time, I didn't know what would happen this summer. I only knew one thing: I absolutely had to play regularly to improve. It's a bit crazy, and somehow it all happened so quickly. I haven't even had a chance to say a proper goodbye yet."
Quansah joins Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Ben Doak, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton, Nat Phillips, Kostas Tsimikas, Vitezslav Jaros, and Harvey Davies as players who left Anfield during the transfer window.
English (US) ·