Jeremy Jacquet shirt number confirmed as Liverpool signing takes over from summer exit

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJeremy JacquetLiverpool has confirmed Jeremy Jacquet's shirt number for the new season, with the defender taking on a coveted option following the exit of one of the Reds' other starsLiverpool has confirmed Jeremy Jacquet's shirt number for the new season(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has confirmed Jeremy Jacquet will wear the number five shirt for the club ahead of the new season.Jacquet completed his move to Anfield earlier this month, joining the Reds from French side Rennes after an $80 million deal was agreed during the January transfer window.The 21-year-old has been in training with his new side for over a week now, and has had the chance to meet new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola as well as a number of his new teammates, with more set to arrive in due course as the World Cup draws to a close.Ahead of Liverpool's pre-season tour of the US later this month, the club has now confirmed Jacquet will take on the number five shirt - one of the most coveted numbers for a defender.He takes on the number previously held by fellow Frenchman Ibrahima Konate, who left the club earlier this summer following the expiration of his contract before signing for Real Madrid.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJeremy JacquetIbrahima Konaté