Liverpool have completed the signing of Scottish Under-21 defender Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, subject to international authorization. The 18-year-old joins the Premier League club with a “long-term contract” in a deal believed to be worth £ 4 million initial, with another £ 2.5 million in possible add-ons.
“I’m just cheering and it’s a dream come true to be here,” Ramsay said. “It was a dream come true to play at Aberdeen, and now being in one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest in the world, is a huge success and I’m really looking forward to trying to show the fans what I have.” . “
Ramsay was named Scottish Football Writers Association Young Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, in addition to being shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award. The right winger progressed through the youth ranks in Aberdeen, made his senior debut in March 2021 and played 39 times, scoring once.
This is Jürgen Klopp’s third signing of the summer following the arrival of Darwin Núñez from Benfica and the announcement that Fábio Carvalho will officially join the club from Fulham on 1 July.
“Obviously there’s a path here, that’s one of the reasons I chose it too,” added Ramsay, who has been called up three times by his country at the under-21 level. “It’s not just a massive club, it gives young players opportunities in the first team. So if I can get into the preseason, leave my mark, there’s no reason I can’t push to get into the first team squad. “
Ramsay’s departure is a record sale for the Scottish Premiership club, surpassing the £ 3million they received in September 2020 when Scott McKenna moved to Nottingham Forest.
“Liverpool are very lucky, they are getting promising young talent,” said Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin. “His statistics in the first half of last season were among the best in the world for the sides. We certainly had high hopes for him and I have no doubt he will be more and more in a very good team at Liverpool. “