Liverpool have confirmed the signature of highly-rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, beating off competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Jacquet has been linked with a move to Chelsea all through the January window but it was Liverpool who signed the young defender. The defender will spent the rest of the season with the Ligue 1 side and will then head to Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Liverpool announced the transfer on their website: “Liverpool have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais, with the defender set to join the club ahead of the 2026-27 season, subject to a work permit and international clearance. The Reds have secured a deal for the 20-year-old that will see him complete the remainder of the current campaign in Ligue 1 and move to Anfield in the summer on a long-term contract. Jacquet, who has five caps for France U21s, has made 18 appearances for Rennes in his country’s top flight so far this season. Overall, the centre-back has figured on 31 occasions for Rennes since making his debut in January 2024. He also gained Ligue 1 experience during a loan spell with Clermont Foot.”
Jeremy JACQUET during a Ligue 1 match . (Photo by Dave Winter/FEP/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Jacquet also spoke out about his feelings after agreeing to join the Reds.
He said: “I am honoured to sign for Liverpool, one of the greatest football institutions in the world. It was also very important for me to finish my adventure in red and black on a high note, at the club I grew up with, the club that is so close to my heart. I am approaching this second half of the season with the desire to experience some wonderful emotions with my teammates and the fans.”
Liverpool missed out on signing Marc Guehi, who opted to join Manchester City which potentially motivated their pursuit of Jacquet.
