Liverpool made it official. Milos Kerkez, 21, is the club’s newest signing. He joins from Bournemouth in a deal worth around £40 million. This makes him Liverpool’s third addition of the window. Before him, the club had already brought in Wirtz and Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. There’s clearly a pattern forming. Liverpool is going after young players who’ve already been through real competition.
Kerkez played 74 games for Bournemouth, who finished ninth in the Premier League last season. For someone his age, that’s already a solid number. On top of that, he’s played 23 times for Hungary’s national team. His first cap came back in 2022, against Germany, in the Nations League.
Since then, he’s become a regular. Not just called up, but starting. And when he was introduced at Liverpool, his reaction said it all. “I’m very happy. It’s a real honor for me, a privilege to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, the biggest club in England. I’m very, very happy and excited. After this, I’ll go to my hometown to enjoy a few days. Then I can’t wait to come back and start preparing for the season.”
You could feel how much it meant to him. This isn’t just another move. For Kerkez, it’s a career moment. For Liverpool, it’s a signal of where the squad is heading.
Kerkez arrives while Robertson’s future remains unclear
Bringing Kerkez in now doesn’t feel like a coincidence. Andrew Robertson is still around, but there are questions. He’s 31, has been dealing with injuries, and reports say Atlético de Madrid might be interested. Liverpool can’t afford to be reactive. They’re making moves early.
Kerkez isn’t a maybe. He’s been playing consistent minutes in the Premier League. He’s faced tough opponents. He’s done it on a team that didn’t dominate possession or control games, which makes his performances even more meaningful.
So this isn’t just about age or potential. He’s been tested. He knows the pace and the pressure of top-flight soccer. Liverpool is clearly targeting players who can step in without needing months to adapt.
And there’s the market side too. Under-22 players with minutes in strong leagues and caps for their national teams don’t stay available for long. Kerkez fits exactly into that high-value profile.
A well-timed move with long-term upside
The club didn’t wait. Signing him before preseason means he’ll have time to adjust, settle, learn the system and understand his role. He may not start right away, but he’ll be ready.
The season is long. Everyone knows how unpredictable it gets. Depth matters. Having someone like Kerkez around means there’s cover without dropping quality.
He’s still growing, of course. But what he’s already shown is more than enough to justify the move. Liverpool didn’t just see potential. They saw performance, consistency and real upside.