Liverpool player says farewell as transfer to Premier League rivals arranged
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsLeeds United are said to be closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool academy prospect Kai Morrall, with the 15-year-old winger having taken to social media to confirm his departure from the RedsLiverpool under-16s player Kai Morrall has said goodbye to the club after eight years in the academy. The 15-year-old arrived as an under-9s signing and is now an Ireland under-16s international.Morrall has shared several photos from his time at the club on Instagram.
The post's caption reads: "After 8 years at Liverpool, it is time for me to say goodbye."I would like to thank all the staff and the coaches that helped me develop into a better player and a person.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard's Curtis Jones challenge truer than ever at Liverpool after milestone momentREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah branded 'egotistical' as Liverpool learn 'dream' transfer replacement"I will miss the memories and friends I made along the way; however, I am looking forward to starting a new chapter and hopefully more things to come."The Talent Hunter claims that Morrall is to complete a move to Leeds United. They add that the teenager was "very highly regarded by the club" and describe it as an "amazing addition".LeedsLive reports that the West Yorkshire club will pay a nominal compensation fee for the teenager.Content cannot be displayed without consentThey understand that Morrall will complete the switch in the new year.The move comes three weeks after the athlete management company Prolific Sports Group welcomed Morrall to the Manchester-founded business.Prolific also posted about the player last week after his fourth appearance for Ireland, against Greece, in which he assisted one of their four goals.Content cannot be displayed without consentMorrall received his first call-up in September for a pair of matches against Poland.Prolific also welcomed Liverpool academy player Isaiah Garin late last month and regularly post about Jeremie Frimpong.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.
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