Liverpool manager Arn Slott celebrates his victory (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Celtic youngster Dalla Zikiemi.
The defender is expected to complete his move to Liverpool soon. The 16-year-old has been on the radar for some time, with Teamtalk reporting that Liverpool have been working on a move since the start of the year.
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Liverpool win race to sign Dalla Zikiemi
Celtic wanted to keep the player at the club and had offered him a three-year contract. However, the player rejected the offer. He plans to sign a professional contract with Liverpool when he turns 17 next January. For now, he will join the Premier League champions on a scholarship deal.
Several clubs were interested in signing the 16-year-old, who can play both as a central defender and in midfield.
Dzikiemi is a top talent with a promising future and Liverpool will be delighted to have won the race for his signature. They want to build a formal theme for the future and this teenager could develop into an important player for them with the right guidance.
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Jikiemi will be excited
The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be an exciting one for the young defender. This will be a big step up in his career and he will be aiming to break into Liverpool’s first team in the coming seasons. For the time being, he plans to join the youth team.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have had a disappointing season so far and are hoping to finish the season on a positive note. They still have a chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League and it will be interesting to see if they can win the remaining games of the season.
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