Liverpool F.C. Have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old France winger Djylian N'Guessan from St Etienne for €5m, a move that could see him join the first-team squad in January. The fee is modest for a player who scored 11 goals in 11 games for France’s Under-17s and starred in the 2025 European Under-17 Championship, netting four goals and earning a place in the tournament team.
Where he fits in the first-team squad
N'Guessan will be loaned to Ligue 1 club Brest for the first half of the season, giving him top-flight experience before Liverpool decide in January whether to bring him to Anfield. The club has already signed young goalkeeper Armin Pesci and defenders Mor Talla N'Diaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe in the last year, showing a clear focus on developing talent.
How the deal compares to other recent signings
The €5m fee for N'Guessan is significantly lower than the potential £30m cost for goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, which Liverpool have also agreed to sign on a low initial fee. The club's recent activity shows a strategy of investing in young players with high upside, as seen with the signings of Samuel Martinez and others.
When will he arrive at Anfield
The transfer fee is €5m, and N'Guessan could join Liverpool’s first-team squad in January. Liverpool confirmed the signing of the 18-year-old France winger who could arrive in January, with the player set to arrive after a loan spell at Brest.
Next steps and squad impact
Liverpool are currently 13th in the Premier League with 2 points from 2 games, having scored 4 goals and conceded 4, with a goal difference of 0. They are 4 points behind leaders Manchester City and face Fulham at home on September 12, 2026, with Fulham sitting 16th in the table. The next fixture will be a important test for N'Guessan's potential impact.
The bigger picture for Liverpool
Liverpool's recent form has been poor, with two draws in two games, and they are currently 13th in the Premier League with 2 points from 2 games, 0 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses, and a goal difference of 0. The club's investment in young talent like N'Guessan and Brughmans reflects a long-term strategy to rebuild the squad, especially with the next fixture against Fulham on 2026-09-12. fixtures | squad | stats | standings | injuries
