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Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen: Liverpool Insert Smart Buy-Back Clause in £35m Deal

Liverpool are set to bid farewell to one of their most promising young defenders, as Jarell Quansah prepares to complete a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old centre-back is expected to undergo his medical in Germany on Monday. The deal is all but done — and Liverpool have ensured they remain firmly in the picture for his future.

Liverpool Secure Strategic Buy-Back Clause

The Reds will receive an initial £30 million fee, with a further £5 million in add-ons, bringing the total package to £35 million. More importantly, Romano confirms that Liverpool have negotiated a buy-back clause starting at £60 million, with the potential to rise to £70 million depending on add-on conditions.

This move mirrors the strategic thinking behind past Liverpool exits, such as Rhian Brewster’s switch to Sheffield United, where a buy-back clause was also inserted. But unlike Brewster, Quansah has already proven himself at Premier League level, making 17 league appearances for the Reds during the 2023/24 campaign under Jürgen Klopp.

Long-Term Thinking From Liverpool

Liverpool’s decision to cash in on Quansah this summer might raise eyebrows among some supporters, especially given his age and potential. But the inclusion of a substantial buy-back clause suggests this is more of a long-term loan in disguise. If Quansah blossoms into a top-tier defender — which many expect he will — the club retains the right to bring him back, albeit at a significant cost.

It’s a modern, data-driven approach to squad building — sell for profit now, buy back if the trajectory explodes.

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From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, there’s a blend of pride and frustration in seeing Quansah depart so soon. He came through the Academy ranks and made a strong impression last season, with performances that belied his age. Calm under pressure, good on the ball, and physically strong — many felt he had the makings of a future Anfield leader.

Yet, fans will recognise the logic behind the move. With Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez all vying for spots, playing time was always going to be a challenge. Under Arne Slot, Quansah may have risked stagnation, especially if new signings arrive in central defence.

The presence of a buy-back clause changes the emotional equation. It’s not goodbye forever — more a calculated loan through the back door. And with ten Hag’s Leverkusen offering Champions League exposure this could accelerate Quansah’s development far beyond what squad rotation could offer at Anfield.

There will be some regret, certainly — particularly if Quansah flourishes abroad. But Liverpool fans have seen this before, and they’ll trust the structure put in place. If the buy-back clause proves necessary, it will mean Quansah has reached a level worthy of returning to Liverpool’s first team. For now, he goes with the fans’ blessing — and a close eye watching from Merseyside.