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Liverpool agree €125m fixed fee for Barcola, deal could reach €150m
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Liverpool have reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign French international forward Bradley Barcola for a total package of up to €150 million. The deal includes a fixed fee of €125 million (£106 million), up to €20 million (£17 million) in add-ons, and a €5 million solidarity payment to cover a sell-on clause owed to Lyon. The 23-year-old will sign a five-year contract with Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, and is expected to undergo a medical within 24 hours. Barcola, a Lyon academy product, has been identified as the replacement for Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool at the end of last season. He made 49 appearances for PSG last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists, and helped the club win a Ligue 1 and Champions League double. He also played a key role for France in the 2026 World Cup, scoring three goals in eight matches. The transfer negotiations were led by Liverpool's Richard Hughes, Billy Hogan, and Mike Gordon, and PSG's Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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Hupu, August 29th — The Athletic UK's lead reporter David Ornstein, alongside Liverpool's local correspondents, has released a joint report confirming that Liverpool has reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of Bradley Barcola.
Transfer Details
- Transfer fee: £106 million (€125 million)
- Add-ons: Up to £17 million (€20 million)
- Contract: Five-year deal with Andoni Iraola's side
- Medical: Expected within the next 24 hours
As part of the agreement, Liverpool will also pay an additional solidarity payment of £4.3 million (€5 million) to cover the sell-on fee negotiated between Lyon and PSG from Barcola's original transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
Background
Barcola has been identified as a key target for Liverpool to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah, who departed at the end of last season. Despite having two years remaining on his contract with PSG, Barcola has been eager to join Anfield.
Negotiation Team
- Liverpool: Sporting director Richard Hughes, CEO Billy Hogan, and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon
- PSG: Led by Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Key talks were held internally at Liverpool on Tuesday to clarify the specifics of the proposed transfer.
Player Profile
- Age: 23
- Position: Forward
- Nationality: French international
Last Season (Under Luis Enrique)
- Appearances: 49
- Goals: 13
- Assists: 7
- Achievements: Helped PSG defend both the Ligue 1 and Champions League titles, despite competition from players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué
Career Overview
- First broke into the first team during the 2021–22 season
- Total appearances: 152
- Total goals: 39
- Total assists: 37
- Missed the opening match of the 2026–27 league season against Rennes on Sunday, as well as Friday's 2–2 draw away to Lille
International Career
- Played a key role for France in this summer's World Cup
- Appeared in all eight matches
- Scored three goals
Source: New York Times
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