Liverpool FC has finalized a surprising acquisition of 18-year-old winger Djylian N’Guessan from Saint-Etienne, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The French youth international is set to join the Premier League club next summer after successfully agreeing to the transfer terms and undergoing a medical examination, permitted by his current team. According to Foot Mercato, N’Guessan was approaching the final months of his existing contract.

The club believes in N’Guessan’s potential as a player for the future. He made 13 appearances for Les Verts, contributing one goal in a Coupe de France match. The 18-year-old, who hails from Saint-Nazaire, has also made a significant impact on France’s youth squads, scoring 12 goals in 14 appearances with the U16 team and netting 11 goals in the same number of games for the U17 squad.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

Liverpool FC have wrapped up the surprise signing of Saint-Etienne winger Djylian N’Guessan (18), according to Fabrizio Romano. The France youth international striker is expected to join the Premier League giants next summer. The 18-year-old has also agreed to the move and has been allowed by his formative club to undergo a medical. Foot Mercato adds that N’Guessan had entered the final months of his contract.

The outlet understands that Liverpool see a bright future for N’Guessan. The versatile striker featured 13 times for Les Verts, logging a goal in a Coupe de France tie. The Saint-Nazaire born 18-year-old notably impressed with France’s youth teams. He logged 12 goals in 14 games played with the U16 side, and scored 11 goals in as many games with France’s U17 side.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval