Incoming Liverpool signing says emotional goodbye after leaving perfect parting gift
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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsJeremy Jacquet will link up with his new Liverpool team‑mates this summer after spending his final season at Rennes, despite agreeing his move to Merseyside earlier this yearJeremy Jacquet has bid farewell to Rennes while leaving them perfect parting gift of qualifying for European football as he prepares to join Liverpool this summer. The Reds agreed a pre‑contract earlier this year worth an initial £55million plus £5m in add‑ons for the 20‑year‑old.Under the terms of the deal, the centre‑back remained at Rennes for the rest of the campaign before linking up with Liverpool to form a key part of their defensive rebuild once the season ends.
Jacquet was viewed as a major coup for Liverpool, who beat off competition from the likes of Chelsea to land the highly rated defender.Currently recovering from shoulder surgery, the youngster has missed Rennes' last 11 Ligue 1 matches and is expected to sit out Sunday's final game away at Marseille. Jacquet, who made his last appearance for the club at the start of February, was given a personalised farewell gift during their final home match - a 2-1 win over Paris FC.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard sends Liverpool firm Curtis Jones transfer message - 'It's critical'READ MORE: Liverpool £35m transfer has long been off as brutal stance sadly proved correctFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHe later shared a heartfelt video of the moment on Instagram, posting it alongside the caption: "A wonderful last evening at Roazhon."Despite wanting the move to Anfield, it's understood Jacquet preferred to remain at Rennes for the rest of the campaign to help their push for Europe.Content cannot be displayed without consentHe has delivered on that, with Rennes sitting fifth - a position that would see them qualify for the Europa League next season.They can secure that fifth‑place finish by avoiding defeat against sixth‑placed Marseille on the final day, with Habib Beye's side holding the superior goal difference in the three‑point gap between them.Asked about the prospect of joining Liverpool, a statement issued on his behalf by Rennes in February read: "I am honoured to sign for Liverpool, one of the greatest football institutions in the world.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf."It was also very important for me to finish my time in red and black on a high, at my boyhood club, the club of my heart."I'm approaching this second half of the season with the desire to experience some great moments with my teammates and the fans."It has been a disappointing campaign for Liverpool, who have been unable to build on Arne Slot's title‑winning debut season.Jacquet's arrival is expected to be the start of the rebuild of Liverpool's defence, with Virgil van Dijk entering the final year of his contract and Ibrahima Konate yet to agree a new deal.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer newsJeremy Jacquet