French press reports indicate that all arrangements regarding the transfer of French player Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool have been completed, in a deal with a potential total value of €145 million, including incentives and bonuses.
According to the French newspaper Foot Mercato, a final agreement has been reached between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool regarding the transfer of the 23-year-old Barcola, with the Parisian club set to receive €125 million as a fixed fee, plus an additional €20 million in incentives.
Barcola is expected to travel to England within the next few hours to undergo a medical examination before signing a five-year contract with Liverpool.
The French player was absent from Paris Saint-Germain's match against Lille, which ended in a 2-2 draw, amid his impending departure from the club.
A historic deal in the transfer market
If the deal reaches €145 million, Barcola's transfer will be one of the largest of the summer transfer window. It will also make the French player the most expensive transfer from the French league to a club outside France, surpassing the previous record of €100 million.
Barcola's departure comes after three seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, having joined the club from Lyon, where he has established himself as one of the team's key attacking elements.
According to reports, Barcola's departure will be a significant challenge for Paris Saint-Germain, particularly as the team has relied on his speed, ability to break down opponents' defenses, and his capacity to change the tempo of matches through his movements on the wing.
Conversely, Liverpool views the French player as a significant attacking addition to their project. Barcola is expected to play a key role in the team's frontline, with the potential to become one of the "Reds'" most potent attacking weapons in the coming years.
With this move, Barcola begins a new chapter in his career outside France, in an experience that will present him with the significant challenge of proving his ability to shine in the English Premier League.
