Jérémy Jacquet (20) completed a move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day. The Merseyside club reportedly paid €72 million for the Frenchman’s services, a club record sale for the Stade Rennes.
Liverpool beat Chelsea to sign the promising Frenchman, who is also the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. Liverpool are keen to complete a deal during the winter window to avoid tougher competition come the summer.
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However, Rennes are determined to keep their centre-back until the end of the season, so Jacquet will return to Parc Roachon immediately before moving to Anfield in the summer.
Dugarry says the football world is ‘losing its mind’ following Jacquet’s move to Liverpool
The move has now drawn criticism. talking about RMC Sports, Former France international Christophe Dugarry calls Liverpool “fool” Because they have paid the fee.
“This is not to offend the player. To be honest, he is not to blame and I wish him all the best because he is a good player. When you have fools… well done to Rennes. Rennes managed to find a fool like Liverpool and paid 72 million euros.” Dugarry said.
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The expert went on to make a more general point about the current state of football. “Football is losing its mind. Stop trying to believe there is any reason.” he said.
In addition to Jacquet’s huge transfer, there have been other big-name player departures, such as Mohamed Kader Meite (Rennes) and Georges Elenikina (Monaco), who moved to Saudi Arabia for more than 30 million euros.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
