Liverpool confirm shock £35million Cody Gakpo transfer after gazumping Man Utd as Holland star signs with Red until 2028
LIVERPOOL have completed the signing of PSV forward Cody Gakpo.
The Reds confirmed their first January addition on a five-and-a-half year contract until 2028.
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The winger arrives with a huge reputation following his explosive form in recent years in Holland.
Gakpo has been directly involved in an incredible 66 goals since the beginning of last season with 30 of those coming in 24 games this season.
He also starred at the World Cup, scoring in each of Holland’s three group matches.
The 23-year-old will cost Liverpool £35m with the transfer expected to rise to £44m.
Rivals Manchester United looked the favourites to win the race for Gakpo’s services, but the Merseysiders swooped in and completed the deal in double quick time.
Following his arrival, he said: “I feel really good, I’m really excited to be here.
“I’m looking forward to start training and start playing for this amazing club.
“I think this is a great club for me to come in and try to show what I can [do] and try to help the team to achieve more beautiful moments that they already did in the past years.
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“I think for me personally it’s also good to develop here and there’s a lot of great players here [who] I can learn a lot of things from.”
Gakpo, who will wear the No.18 shirt, added: “I’m really looking forward to [playing at Anfield].
“I heard a lot of great stories about the stadium, about the atmosphere. I cannot wait.”
