Defender announces he's signed for Liverpool as Mor Ndiaye transfer edges closer
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Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of highly rated teenage centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye from Senegalese club Amitié FC, as the club continues its strategy of recruiting top young defensive talent for the future. The 17-year-old left-sided defender, who impressed for Senegal at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, is expected to initially link up with Liverpool’s Under-21s rather than go straight into Jürgen Klopp’s first-team squad.
The transfer has been facilitated by Matt Newberry, Liverpool’s head of global talent, reflecting the club’s increasingly expansive scouting network and focus on emerging markets such as West Africa. Reports indicate that a deal is all but agreed, with only the final formalities left to complete before Ndiaye is officially confirmed as a Liverpool player.
Ndiaye’s arrival is likely to have knock-on effects within the academy structure. Current Under-21 captain Amara Nallo, who already has senior minutes to his name, is expected to leave on loan once the move is finalised, allowing him to gain regular first-team experience elsewhere while Ndiaye slots into Rob Page’s defensive plans at youth level.
The article also notes that this transfer fits a broader recruitment pattern, with Liverpool aggressively targeting young central defenders possessing high potential and strong technical qualities. Ndiaye is described as a composed, ball-playing centre-back with a valuable left-footed profile, seen as a long-term project who could progress through the ranks if he adapts well to English football and the demands of the club’s system.
Although the club has not yet made a formal announcement, the move is considered very close to completion, with Ndiaye widely expected to become Liverpool’s latest defensive prospect as the January window develops and the Mor Ndiaye transfer saga nears its conclusion.