Liverpool sign 19-year-old centre-back Noah Adekoya

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Liverpool have completed the signing of 19-year-old centre-back Noah Adekoya from Burnley, adding a highly rated local defender to their ranks in the January transfer window.[3]

Adekoya, a Scouse centre-back, confirmed the move by posting photos of himself signing his Liverpool contract at the AXA Training Centre on Instagram, accompanied by the caption “God’s plan”, signalling his delight at joining his boyhood club.[2][3]

The defender had only recently signed his first professional deal at Burnley, having progressed through their academy from a young age and captained various underage sides, where he earned praise for his leadership, communication and physical attributes.[1][2] Burnley academy staff previously highlighted his maturity and potential, noting that his performances and profile gave them confidence he could continue to improve.[1][2]

At Liverpool, Adekoya is expected to link up initially with the under-21s, where he will continue his development rather than step straight into the senior squad.[2][5] The move fits Liverpool’s strategy of reinforcing their defensive options for the long term, even as the club simultaneously pursues a more established first-team centre-back in the market.[1][2]

Although Adekoya has yet to make a competitive senior appearance, he arrives with a growing reputation and the experience of under-21 football, and is viewed as a prospect with the potential to push towards first-team involvement in the coming seasons if his progression continues.[2][5] His signing represents a low-profile but potentially significant piece of business, strengthening Liverpool’s defensive depth at youth level while underlining the club’s commitment to securing promising local talent.[3][4][5]