US EditionLiverpool complete defender transfer as sporting director delighted at 'win-win situation'
- On Monday, Liverpool announced they completed the signing of 17-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who will join Liverpool FC next summer.
- In recent weeks, Liverpool FC have been incredibly thin at centre-back after injury pile-ups, with Joe Gomez injured in the defeat at Bournemouth, creating urgency as Monday's transfer-window deadline loomed.
- The 17-year-old defender, Ifeanyi Ndukwe, starred at the recent Under-17 World Cup and has been with Austria Vienna since the age of seven.
- Michael Wagner said, `The agreement with Liverpool FC is structured in such a way that Austria Vienna will come out well in any scenario, regardless of whether the option is exercised or not`, with Liverpool's option valid until the end of June 2026.
- Now that Ndukwe's move is official, Liverpool FC have signed two 17-year-old centre-backs this month, including Mor Ndiaye from Amitie FC, highlighting Arne Slot's long-term defensive planning.
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What the "Krone" announced at the beginning of January is now official: Defendant Ifeanyi Ndukwe will change from Vienna Austria to Liverpool in the summer. The favourites announced the transfer of the young team player on Monday evening. The 17-year-old had pointed out at the U17-WM as a regular force in the defense and with the ÖFB-selection won the vice world champion title. According to the English traditional club Ndukwe should be used in t…
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Liverpool FC Secure Rising Defensive Talent Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien
Liverpool FC have completed the signing of highly rated young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austrian club FK Austria Wien, continuing the club’s strategy of investing in elite emerging talent with long-term potential. READ ALSO: HAFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Last Shot at Semi-Final, World Championship Place as Golden Arrows Face Egypt in Must-Win Clash Ndukwe, who is of Nigerian heritage, rose to prominence on the international stage after representing …
"Win-win" - Director thrilled with Liverpool offer, says Reds package 'ideal'
On January 2nd, Kurier reported Liverpool have managed to get ahead of strong competition to sign Ifeanyi Ndukwe. He will turn 18 years of age in March, and the Reds plan to leave him at FK Austria Wien until the end of this season. Last week, Austria U18 manager Hermann Stadler shared his mixed emotions over the defender’s move to Anfield. On Monday, Liverpool announced an agreement in principle with Austria Wien to sign Ndukwe. Arne Slot’s sid…
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