Liverpool completes £60m signing of Jacquet from Rennes

Liverpool have officially completed the signing of French defender Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais, finalizing a transfer agreed upon last January. The 20-year-old centre-back joins on a five-year contract with an option for an additional season, with the deal worth an initial £55 million and a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons.

The France Under-21 international, whose registration took effect on July 1, was formally unveiled by the club on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He is expected to compete for a place in the defense under new head coach Andoni Iraola, alongside Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Giovanni Leoni. His arrival follows the departure of Ibrahima Konaté, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.

Jacquet, who made 19 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes last season before a shoulder injury in February cut his campaign short, has successfully completed his rehabilitation after surgery in March. He reported that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and will be fully fit for the start of preseason training. Players are due to report on July 14 ahead of a tour of the United States, which includes matches against Sunderland, Wrexham, and Leeds United.