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Liverpool’s Koumas Secures Birmingham Loan for 2025-26

Rising career of Lewis Koumas

Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas has sealed a loan move to Birmingham City, offering him another chance to hone his craft in the Championship across the 2025-26 season. The 19-year-old arrives at St Andrew’s with valuable experience already behind him, having played 43 times in England’s second tier with Stoke City last year.

Koumas’ career has followed a steady, deliberate trajectory. From his early days at Tranmere Rovers to joining Liverpool’s Academy as an U11, his progress has been marked by both patience and promise. His time with Wales has already elevated his profile, with senior international recognition confirming his rise as one of the most intriguing young talents to emerge from Anfield in recent years.

Development through loan spells

Liverpool’s strategy with Koumas has been pragmatic. His new contract, signed last summer, underlined the club’s belief in his potential, but it also pointed to the necessity of regular football. A season at Stoke offered that opportunity, testing his resilience across a gruelling Championship campaign.

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Now, Birmingham City becomes the next step. For Koumas, it is a chance to refine his instincts, to adapt further to the physical and tactical demands of the league, and to return to Liverpool a more polished forward. For Birmingham, it represents a gamble with rich potential reward: a player capable of changing games if his trajectory continues upward.

Outlook for Liverpool and Koumas

This move is not a parting, but an investment. Liverpool’s long-term vision for Koumas appears clear: steady exposure, the right loan environments, and incremental progress. If he continues to harness his sharp finishing and tireless energy, Birmingham supporters could be the latest to witness the emergence of a striker destined for more at Anfield.