HomeFootball Football Liverpool confirm £10m exit of teenage midfielder By NetSPORT August 22, 2024 0 15 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Liverpool have confirmed the departure of 19-year-old midfielder Bobby Clark, who has joined Red Bull Salzburg on a permanent basis. transfer. Clark joined Newcastle United’s academy in 2021 and went on to make 14 appearances for the senior team, including coming off the bench in last season’s famous Carabao Cup final triumph against Chelsea. He has now decided to leave and has signed a deal with Austria’s Salzburg, managed by Jurgen Klopp’s former assistant Pep Lijnders. “After an incredible 3 years at LiverpoolI’ve decided it’s time for a new challenge,” he posted on social media. “I’ve learned a lot during my time at the club and I’m very grateful for the opportunities and experiences I’ve had. Thanks to all the fans who have supported me on this journey.” Paul Joyce confirms the deal is worth up to £10m for Liverpool, who have also retained a 17.5% sell-on clause and the right to match any future bids for the midfielder. Clark leaves after three years at Anfield / Stu Forster / GettyImages Reflecting on his move to Salzburg, Clark told club media: “I’m very happy with this career move and I can’t wait to be on the pitch with my new team-mates. For me, this is the step perfect towards the perfect club. “At Liverpool, I saw what players developed here in Salzburg, like Sadio Mane and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were a big inspiration for me. And you know what opportunities young players have here. Pep Lijnders, who I know from Liverpool and who the coach is here also influenced my decision.” Liverpool’s willingness to cash in on a host of young talents has led to some frustration from fans this summer, with Clark following Fabio Carvalho out the door and Sepp van den Berg is also closing in on a £30m move away from Anfield. Sources have confirmed it 90 minutesbut, that the sales this summer were planned as part of a reset of the academywith the new hierarchy of the club believing that changes are needed at youth level. READ THE LATEST LIVERPOOL NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND CHAT Source link Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous article2025 MLB prospect throws 100 MPH in recent eventNext articleCoco Cure? Hall of Famer on How Gauff Can Grow in US Open Defense NetSPORThttps://netblogsport.com Related Articles Golf Internationals call for more from the President Cup fans Football Newcastle United will sign Antoine Semenyo for just the right price Football Wataru Endo is not part of Arne Slot’s long-term plans at Liverpool LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ - Advertisement - - Advertisement - Latest Articles Football Why Ryan Giggs will be in the Salford City dugout for Man City’s FA Cup tie Cricket Matthew Short’s historic ton leads Adelaide Strikers to second-highest BBL score, Brisbane Heat reach historic low Motogp The five-time MotoGP rider regretted the contract he signed for the 2025 season Football Josh Brownhill will be set to land a sensational move to the Premier League club Cricket Fans go gaga over Matthew Short’s record-breaking ton against Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval in BBL|14. Load more - Advertisement - - Advertisement -