Liverpool sign Fabio Carvalho after agreeing £7.7m deal with Fulham

Fabio Carvalho is Liverpool’s first summer time signing (REX/Shutterstock)

Liverpool have accomplished the signing of Fabio Carvalho after agreeing a £7.7 million cope with Fulham.

The 19-year-old got here near becoming a member of Liverpool within the January switch window however the paperwork linked with the switch was not accomplished in time earlier than the deadline.

Carvalho ended up remaining at Fulham for the remainder of the season however Liverpool have now reached an settlement with the west London membership which can see them pay £5m, plus an additional £2.7m in add-ons.

Liverpool have additionally included a 20 per cent sell-on clause of their settlement with Fulham.

Carvalho has been certainly one of Fulham’s standout performers within the Championship this season, with 10 objectives and eight assists in 36 league appearances.

Fabio Carvalho performed a key function in serving to Fulham win the Championship this season (REX/Shutterstock)

A press release from Liverpool learn: ‘Liverpool FC can affirm Fabio Carvalho will be part of the membership this summer time.

‘The 19-year-old ahead will formally full a swap to the Reds on July 1.

‘Carvalho performed a key function in Fulham’s promotion again to the Premier League in 2021-22, scoring 10 objectives and offering eight assists in 36 video games as Marco Silva’s facet gained the Championship title.

‘He had featured for the Cottagers within the prime flight on 4 events within the earlier season, marking his first Premier League begin with a purpose away at Southampton in Could 2021.

‘An thrilling expertise born within the Lisbon area of Portugal, Carvalho made his debut for Portugal U21s in March of this 12 months having beforehand represented England at youth degree.

‘Carvalho got here via the academy ranks at Fulham and went on to make 44 senior appearances in complete for the London membership.’

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