Fabio Carvalho could trigger payday for Liverpool amid exit Links
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Fabio Carvalho's transfer from Liverpool to Brentford in the summer of 2024 included a strategic sell-on clause for Liverpool, positioning the Reds to receive a significant financial boost should the player move again. The clause allows Liverpool to benefit from any future transfer fee Brentford secures for Carvalho, potentially triggering a substantial payday for the club. This deal came after Carvalho's limited impact at Liverpool, where he made just 21 first-team appearances over two years, including loan spells at RB Leipzig and Hull City. Brentford completed the signing with an initial fee of £22.5 million, which could rise to £27.5 million with add-ons, and Liverpool secured a 17.5% sell-on clause as part of the package.
Since joining Brentford, Carvalho has struggled to secure a regular starting position, featuring for only 276 minutes across seven competitive matches and scoring twice. This situation, combined with the lack of a clear role under Brentford's coaching staff, has raised speculation about potential exits. Several clubs across Europe, including VfB Stuttgart, Racing Strasbourg, and Olympique Lyon, are reported to have shown interest in the 23-year-old attacking midfielder. Notably, Strasbourg’s connection with Chelsea offers Carvalho a potential pathway to re-establish himself at a Premier League giant in the future.
Carvalho’s career, which began with promise at Fulham—where he broke into the first team at 18 and earned a £5 million transfer to Liverpool after excelling in the Championship—now faces a crossroads. His limited involvement at Liverpool and Brentford suggests a need for a move that allows him more playing time and development opportunities. Liverpool's sell-on clause provides financial incentive for the club to monitor these developments closely, as Carvalho’s next transfer could generate a significant return.