Liverpool signs new midfielder, Naby Keita

RB Leipzig midfielder, Naby Keita, has confirmed that he will join the Premier League club on July 1, 2018.

Liverpool also confirmed the deal for Keita on Tuesday morning via their official media outlets.

“I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football Club next summer, when I will become part of a project that excites me greatly,” Keita told Liverpool’s website.

“My commitment to RBL remains absolute for the remainder of my time at the club. I have given my all every time I have worn the shirt – that will be the case until the final whistle, in my final appearance.

“Having my future resolved means I can now focus on helping RBL achieve great things this season. Until I join my new club, next summer, I will remain an interested supporter from a distance.”

Liverpool were aware of a £48million release clause that came into play at the start of next season and have triggered it early. The fee exceeds the club-record €39m (£34.3m) they paid Roma for Mohamed Salah earlier this summer.