Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye for £1million.
The Reds wrapped up a deal for the Senegal youth international – purchasing him from Amitie FC and he is to link up with Rob Page’s Under-21 side.
A statement on the club’s website read: ‘Liverpool have completed the signing of defender Mor Talla Ndiaye, subject to international clearance.
‘The Senegal youth centre-back, who turned 18 earlier this month, links up with the Reds’ U21s ranks from Amitie FC in his homeland.
‘Ndiaye represented his country at the FIFA U17 World Cup in November, making four appearances as they reached the knockout stages. He has also featured for Senegal at U18 level.’
Ex-Chelsea and Newcastle striker Demba Ba is the owner of second-division side Amite in Senegal and there were a number of interested parties but it was Liverpool who closed the deal.
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of young Senegal central defender Mor Talla Ndiaye
Ndiaye stands at 6ft 2in tall and is a left-footed central defender who the club hope will develop in the academy before staking a claim for first team action.
The youngster was picked out as a target by Liverpool’s director of global talent Matt Newberry and his team.
His former academy wrote on Instagram: ‘Ndiaye embodies the values of hard work, discipline and perseverance that we pass on to our young talents.
‘His journey is a source of pride for the entire Academy and an inspiration for generations to come.
‘We wish him success in this new stage of his career and are confident that he will represent his country, his education and all those who have believed in him since his beginning with dignity. Good luck Mor, the story has just begun.’
Youthful defensive reinforcements have been the story of the transfer window for the Reds.
The club have also signed 19-year-old centre-back Noah Adekoya from Burnley and he will also join the set-up under Page.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Vienna is another centre-back starlet closing in on a switch to Merseyside this month.
The arrivals could mean Amara Nallo goes out on loan to make room for the new signings and gain much-needed senior experience elsewhere.
