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Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in $166M deal for biggest signing of the summer transfer window

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Aug 31 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 31

Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in $166M deal for biggest signing of the summer transfer window

Liverpool has completed the summer's most expensive transfer, signing Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for $166 million. The 23-year-old French international, who won two Champions League titles with PSG primarily as a substitute, is expected to be a key player in Liverpool's attack alongside Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. The deal includes an initial fee of $143 million with potential add-ons totaling $23 million. Barcola, a left winger known for his speed, joins a Liverpool team that has had a slow start to the Premier League season. PSG stated that Barcola's talent contributed significantly to their club history. This transfer also sets a record for a player leaving the French league.

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Al JazeeraAug 31

Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain

Liverpool has signed France international Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old winger completed his transfer after passing a medical on Monday and has reportedly signed a five-year deal worth approximately £120 million. This move comes as Liverpool seeks to strengthen their forward line following the departure of Mohamed Salah. Barcola expressed his happiness and ambition to achieve great things with Liverpool, including winning the Premier League. He previously played for Olympique Lyonnais before joining PSG in 2023, where he was part of successful league and Champions League campaigns, though his starting position had become less regular.

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Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from PSG in a deal worth $166 million.

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This transfer is the biggest signing of the summer transfer window.

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Barcola is a speedy 23-year-old France international.

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Barcola won back-to-back Champions League titles with PSG, mainly as an impact substitute.

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Liverpool also signed Alexander Isak for 125 million pounds ($170 million) and Florian Wirtz for 116 million pounds ($156 million) last summer.