‘Very excited to get started’ – Liverpool have officially confirmed a new signing

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July 1st 2026, 11:43 (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) Liverpool have formally confirmed one incoming transfer on Wednesday morning, with Jeremy Jacquet’s move from Rennes now being made official.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYA £60m deal for the French defender was agreed five months ago, with the 20-year-old remaining in Ligue 1 for the remainder of last season before the transaction was officially completed on 1 July.The Reds have now sealed two new arrivals to Andoni Iraola’s squad, with Victor Munoz joining from Osasuna over the past fortnight.Liverpool officially confirm the signing of JacquetOn Wednesday morning, Liverpool announced on their official website that they’ve now completed the signing of Jacquet on a long-term contract, subject to international clearance, and the transfer is ‘set to be ratified in the coming days’.The 20-year-old spoke to the club’s media team about his excitement at becoming a Reds player, saying: “I feel really good, the first impressions are good and I am very happy to start here.

When I see the facilities, I can see myself there. A club like Liverpool, it’s a big dream for me.” Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?

Given the injury problems that the Reds had in their defence last season, there’s a strong chance that Jacquet will see plenty of game-time in 2026/27 so long as he can avoid any such issues of his own. We have completed the signing of defender Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais on a long-term contract, subject to international clearance 👌 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2026