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Liverpool-bound Jacquet's season all but over as surgery confirmed

Liverpool's future defensive plans have hit a significant roadblock as January signing Jeremy Jacquet has been effectively ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who will complete a £60 million ($80m) move to Anfield this summer, is set to undergo surgery on a serious shoulder injury sustained while playing for Ligue 1 side Rennes.

New Liverpool signing Jacquet facing surgery on injured shoulder

Jeremy Jacquet is Liverpool-bound, having agreed a £60 million ($82m) transfer to the Premier League heavyweights, but his 2025-26 season could be over at Rennes. The highly-rated- 20-year-old is due to see out the current campaign in his native France before making his way to Merseyside. However, an unfortunate injury has been sustained, with it being suggested that surgery will be required.

New Liverpool defender Jacquet injured for Rennes

New Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet appeared to sustain a serious shoulder injury during Rennes' clash with Lens, just days after confirming his move to Anfield. The Reds have agreed a deal worth £60 million ($82m) to sign the centre-back this summer but he now faces a significant lay-off.

Arne Slot excited by 'very big talent' Jacquet joining Liverpool

Arne Slot has expressed his immense satisfaction after Liverpool successfully fended off intense competition from Chelsea to secure a £60 million deal for Rennes starlet Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old centre-back, a France Under-21 international, is set to join the Reds this summer following a season-long stay at his boyhood club. Slot believes the defender is a "very big talent" ready for the top level.

Van Dijk backed to stay 'even longer' despite £60m Jacquet deal

Virgil van Dijk is being backed to spend “even longer” at Liverpool than the terms of his current contract, with Arne Slot seeing a long-term future for the Dutch defender at Anfield. He is set to turn 35 over the summer, with the odd mistake being allowed to creep into his game this season, while £60 million ($82m) is being invested in the potential of talented French youngster Jeremy Jacquet.

'Ridiculous!' - Liverpool branded 'suckers' for £60m Jacquet deal

Liverpool have been branded "suckers" for deciding to fork out £60 million on young French defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Premier League champions usurped Chelsea in the race for the 20-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot, and he will arrive on Merseyside in the summer. Now, the Reds have been mocked for handing Rennes such a huge sum of cash for a young prospect.

Jacquet joins Liverpool! Reds beat Chelsea to £60m transfer

Liverpool have confirmed a transfer has now been agreed with Rennes for highly-rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. 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. Chelsea had been keen to land the 20-year-old but have been beaten to his signature by Arne Slot's side.

Transfer grades for the biggest January deals

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it clear that he wants to join a stronger side.

Rennes boss gives update on Jacquet's £60m move to Liverpool

Rennes head coach Habib Beye has confirmed that defender Jeremy Jacquet is poised to move to Liverpool in a deal worth £60 million ($82m). The Reds have gazumped Chelsea in the race to land the centre-back, who is set to remain on loan at the French club for the remainder of the season. Beye has expressed his disappointment at the transfer but says it's the "best deal we could hope for."

Why Liverpool are spending £60m to sign Jacquet

Liverpool need new defenders; that's no secret. Club captain Virgil van Dijk is past his peak, the future of prospective free agent Ibrahima Konate remains up in the air and a spate of injuries have limited Arne Slot's options this season. Help is on the way, though not until the summer at the earliest, with the Reds having agreed a deal to sign French sensation Jeremy Jacquet.

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Chelsea turn to new Ligue 1 defender after Liverpool win Jacquet race

Chelsea have launched a frantic late attempt to sign Nantes sensation Tylel Tati after losing out to Liverpool in the race for Jeremy Jacquet. The Blues have tabled a verbal offer worth €30 million (£26m/$36m) for the 18-year-old defender, intending to loan him straight to Strasbourg, but face a race against time to convince the "thoughtful" teenager to rush a decision before the window slams shut.

Man Utd failed in bid to hijack Liverpool's £60m Jacquet deal

Manchester United reportedly failed in a late bid to hijack Liverpool’s proposed deal for highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The France Under-21 international is seemingly heading to Anfield, with other Premier League suitors being left empty-handed. United form part of that pack, with the Red Devils eager to buy into the obvious potential that Jacquet possesses.

Liverpool beat Chelsea to Jacquet as £60m deal agreed

Liverpool have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds are said to have a £60 million ($82m) deal in place. The talented 20-year-old is considered to be a long-term addition at Anfield, with a big-money agreement set to be completed in the summer transfer window.

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Chelsea hatch fresh plan to recall another loanee for Rosenior

Chelsea are reportedly keen on recalling another loanee as Liam Rosenior seeks to bolster his centre-back options. The Blues have been keen on signing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet but that deal is proving difficult. Rather than splashing the cash yet again, it seems the Stamford Bridge outfit are keen on making better use of players on their own books for the second half of the season.

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Another Chelsea twist! Blues recall defender amid Jacquet struggles

Chelsea have exercised their right to recall young Argentine centre-back Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. The Blues are looking to reinforce their defensive ranks in the January transfer window but have activated an option to bring Anselmino back to Stamford Bridge, a decision that is said to have left the Bundesliga giants 'fuming'.

Chelsea's transfer twist! New Jacquet plan revealed

Chelsea have come up with a new plan to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes as the Blues aim to beat off competition to land the €60 million-rated (£52m/$70m) defender from the Ligue 1 side. Liam Rosenior's side are eager to bolster their backline in the January transfer window and have identified the exciting 20-year-old as a top target. Liverpool are also thought to be interested after missing out on Marc Guehi.

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: Jürgen Klopp wurde am 16. Juni 1967 in Stuttgart geboren.
: Ja, Jahre bevor Jürgen Klopp als Trainer zur Legende wurde, war er selbst als Fußballer aktiv. Seine Laufbahn begann 1972 in der Jugend des SV Glatten.
: Klopps Karriere im Herrenfußball begann 1986 beim TuS Ergenzingen. Bis zu seinem Karriereende im Jahr 2001 stand er unter anderem beim 1. FC Pforzheim, den Amateuren von Eintracht Frankfurt, Viktoria Sindlingen, Rot-Weiss Frankfurt sowie – am längsten – beim 1. FSV Mainz 05 unter Vertrag. Für die Mainzer spielte er von 1990 bis 2001.
: Jürgen Klopp zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Trainern Deutschlands. Als Cheftrainer von Borussia Dortmund wurde er in den Spielzeiten 2010/11 und 2011/12 Deutscher Meister. Zudem gewann er 2011/12 den DFB-Pokal sowie 2013 und 2014 den DFL-Supercup (heute: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup). Mit dem FC Liverpool sicherte er sich 2019/20 die englische Meisterschaft und die FIFA Klub-Weltmeisterschaft. In seinem Trophäenschrank stehen außerdem zwei englische Ligapokale und ein FA Cup. Den Höhepunkt seiner Trainerkarriere markierte der Gewinn der UEFA Champions League mit Liverpool in der Saison 2018/19. Insgesamt kommt Klopp auf 13 Titel als Trainer.
: Klopp hat die Champions League einmal in seiner Karriere gewonnen - 2018/19 mit dem FC Liverpool.
: Im Laufe seiner Karriere hatte Klopp das Privileg, zahlreiche Superstars zu trainieren. Zu den bekanntesten zählen wohl Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gündogan, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane und Virgil van Dijk.
: Laut mehreren Quellen (Forbes, IMDB) beläuft sich Klopps geschätztes Vermögen auf rund 50 Millionen Euro.
: Jürgen Klopp ist Vater eines Sohnes namens Marc, der 1988 geboren wurde. Marc stammt aus Klopps erster Ehe und war selbst als Fußballer aktiv – unter anderem bei Borussia Dortmund II und Darmstadt 98.
: Er ist seit 2005 mit Ulla Sandrock verheiratet. Zuvor war er mit Sabine Klopp liiert.
: Für seine beiden äußerst erfolgreichen Spielzeiten mit dem FC Liverpool wurde Klopp 2019 und 2020 zum FIFA-Welttrainer des Jahres gekürt.
: "Kloppo" ist der gebräuchlichste Spitzname des heutigen Global Head of Soccer bei Red Bull. Der Spitzname "The Normal One" wird deutlich seltener verwendet. Diesen Titel gab Klopp sich selbst bei seiner Vorstellung im Jahr 2015 beim FC Liverpool – als Anspielung auf Jose Mourinhos berühmtes "The Special One"-Interview –, um seine Bodenständigkeit und Authentizität zu unterstreichen.

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