Liverpool have signed Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen on a long-term deal as they continue their summer recruitment.
The 18-year-old only made his senior debut for the Scottish outfit back in March 2021, playing 39 times before moving south of the border amid interest from plenty of clubs. Liverpool though have won the race for the right-back's signature.
Ramsay will wear No 22 on Merseyside and provide competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is among the finest players in his position on the planet. The young Scot was named the Scottish Football Writers’ Association’s Young Player of the Year for 2021-22 and was also shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award.
“I’m just buzzing and it’s a dream come true really to be here,” Ramsay told the club's website. "It was a dream come true to play for Aberdeen, and now to be at one of the biggest, if not the biggest club in the world, it’s a massive achievement and I’m looking forward to trying to show the fans what I’ve got.
“Hopefully I can come in in pre-season, show everyone at the club, the staff, players what I’ve got and then we’ll see what happens from there.”
Liverpool have already added Darwin Nunez for a club-record fee this summer, further bolstering their frontline. The Uruguayan enjoyed a sensational campaign for Benfica and now has the change to continue his goalscoring exploits in the Premier League.
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Ramsay's signing is one that has been done with a long-term view. Alexander-Arnold has commanded the right-back slot since breaking into the starting XI under Jurgen Klopp. Neco Williams has previously been his understudy but has been allowed to head out on loan.
That said, the Liverpool new boy is confident he can fight his way into the first team picture having seen other teenagers thrive at Anfield. “There’s been a lot of young players that have played – the likes of Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Harvey [Elliott] as well, there’s a lot more,” he added.
“There’s obviously a pathway here – that’s one of the reasons I chose it as well. It’s not just a massive club, they give young players chances in the first team. So if I can come in in pre-season, put my mark down, then there’s no reason why I can’t push to get in the first-team squad.”
Liverpool's capture of Ramsay is thought to be the final piece of transfer business that will take place at Anfield. The club could yet see several fringe players depart, but Klopp and transfer guru Julian Ward are unlikely to add any more new faces.