Alex MacQuoid
Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, sealing a £40 million deal that adds another exciting piece to their summer rebuild. The 21-year-old left-back becomes the Reds’ third addition this window, joining Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz in what’s shaping up to be a transformative off-season for the Anfield club.
Kerkez arrives with a rapidly growing reputation after a stellar 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The Hungary international started every match for Bournemouth, notching two goals and six assists from the left flank a rare return for a full-back in one of Europe’s most demanding leagues.
The new Liverpool recruit began his football journey with Gyor in his native Hungary before earning a move to AC Milan’s youth setup. Although he didn’t break into the first team in Italy, a switch to AZ Alkmaar reignited his career. It was there, during the 2022/23 season, that Kerkez caught the eye with an explosive breakout campaign, prompting Bournemouth to bring him to the Premier League.
Liverpool’s technical staff see Kerkez as a player ready to compete immediately for starting minutes, particularly as the club aims to inject youth and dynamism into its backline. His pace, attacking instincts, and tactical maturity have all been flagged as standout traits.
Kerkez could make his competitive debut in red at Wembley, with Liverpool set to face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 10th. With pre-season preparations already underway, fans won’t have to wait long to see how the new-look Liverpool squad takes shape under the returning pressure of silverware expectations.
This signing signals more than depth it’s a statement that Liverpool are building for both immediate impact and long-term succession. The left flank just got a lot more interesting.