Monaco’s Fabinho heads for Liverpool

– Monaco midfielder Fabinho (right) is to join Liverpool, the French Ligue 1 club and the Premier League giants announced this week.

Brazilian international Fabinho, 24, had agreed at the end of last year’s title-winning campaign to remain one more season in the Principality.

But agreement has now been reached with the Premier League club that will see Fabinho join the Reds after the finals in Russia.

No financial details were given, although some reports claim the deal is worth £44 million.

“AS Monaco has reached agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Fabinho on July 1,” said a statement on the Monaco website.

Usually deployed as a defensive midfielder, Fabinho has scored 31 goals in 233 appearances for Monaco since arriving at the club in 2013 from Real Madrid, winning the French title in 2017.

Liverpool, looking to bolster their squad following a great season in which the Anfield giants reached the Champions League final, only to suffer a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, confirmed the deal on their website.

“Liverpool Football Club can confirm a deal has been agreed for the transfer of Fabinho from AS Monaco,” said a statement.

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp was excited about the signing.

“He has the ability and mentality to play at the highest level in a number of positions. He can play ‘6’, ‘8’ and ‘2’. This is cool.” – AFP