Breaking: Liverpool officially confirm the signing of Bradley Barcola; shirt number also revealed

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August 31st 2026, 14:28 Image via Liverpool FC on YouTube Liverpool FC have officially confirmed the signing of Bradley Barcola on Monday afternoon.The Reds’ summer-long pursuit of the 23-year-old has finally come to the conclusion that supporters have been eagerly anticipating for weeks, with the France international joining from Paris Saint-Germain on the eve of transfer deadline day.The Athletic have reported the fee at £106m plus a potential £17m more in add-ons, with the winger putting pen to paper on a five-year contract at Anfield.At 2pm on Monday, Liverpool FC confirmed via their official website that they’ve completed the signing of Barcola (subject to international clearance), having passed a medical over the past 24 hours.The Merseyside club also announced that the forward will wear the number 29 shirt for the Reds, having also done so with PSG, and he declared his delight at confirmation of the transfer. He said: “It’s a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool.

It took a long time but I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play. “I hope to achieve very big things.

First of all, winning the Premier League – it’s one of my biggest dreams in my life. It is to do that and to stay in this team in the long term – that’s why I signed a long contract – and I hope I can do it.” More to follow…