The latest Liverpool FC transfer news following Jarell Quansah’s confirmed departure to Bayer Leverkusen
Jarell Quansah Breaks Silence After Completing £35m Bayer Leverkusen Transfer: “Once a Red, Always a Red”
Jarell Quansah has completed a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen, ending a remarkable 17-year journey with Liverpool. The club confirmed the sale on Wednesday morning, with the Bundesliga champions paying an initial £30 million and a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons. Crucially, Liverpool have included a buy-back clause worth around £51 million, which becomes active from 2027 — a clear signal that they believe his story with Anfield may not be over just yet.
Quansah’s emotional farewell marks the end of a journey that began back in 2008, when he first walked through the doors of the Liverpool Academy at the age of just five. Seventeen years later, the Warrington-born defender leaves the club having fulfilled a childhood dream: wearing the famous red shirt at Anfield.
After breaking into the senior squad in 2023, Quansah made 58 appearances across all competitions. But despite showing plenty of promise, he struggled to cement a regular starting role under Arne Slot, making just 13 Premier League appearances last season — only four of them from the start. Determined to gain more minutes and continue his development, the 22-year-old felt it was time to move on.
Fresh from winning the U21 European Championship with England last weekend — where he helped the Young Lions to victory over Germany in Slovakia — Quansah underwent a medical with Leverkusen on Monday. The move was finalised midweek, and shortly after, the centre-back took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message with Liverpool fans:
“From the moment I walked through the doors of the Academy at five years old, I dreamed of one day wearing the Liverpool shirt at Anfield. Seventeen years later, I can now say that I have lived that dream.”
He continued by thanking the teammates who welcomed and pushed him, the coaches and staff who guided his growth, and the fans who inspired him from the stands every week.
“To my teammates, thank you for welcoming me, pushing me, and believing in me. I’ve learned so much from sharing the pitch, and dressing room, with such amazing people and will never forget the incredible memories we’ve had.
To staff, the coaches, and everyone behind the scenes, your belief and dedication have always been a constant source of motivation. You have helped me grow not only as a footballer but as a person as well.
And to the fans — your support has always been unmatched. Whether at Anfield or away from home, hearing you sing never failed to inspire me. I will carry that with me wherever I go.”
He finished with a powerful line:
“Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s not just a club — it’s a family. This is goodbye for now, but I’ll always be watching. Once a Red, always a Red.”
Among the hundreds of reactions to Quansah’s post was a touching reply from Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, who offered his support and best wishes — a clear sign of the respect the youngster earned in the dressing room.
Though his time at Anfield has come to an end for now, Quansah’s return could yet be written in Liverpool’s future plans — especially with that buy-back clause in place. For now, he’ll join Xabi Alonso’s high-flying Leverkusen side in Germany, ready for a new challenge, armed with everything he learned at Liverpool.