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Liverpool Signs £60m Jacquet After PSG Hesitation

Liverpool has completed the £60 million signing of defender Jeremy Jacquet, a player who was once closely assessed by PSG before the French club hesitated.

French defender Jeremy Jacquet has joined Liverpool for £60 million after PSG passed on the highly-rated center back during his teenage years. The 6'4" France youth international emerged as one of Europe's most promising defenders following strong performances at Rennes, where he developed into a commanding aerial presence.

PSG previously had reservations about Jacquet's technical readiness when he was younger, a former scout revealed, as they hesitated between him and Sékou Doucouré. Liverpool's interest accelerated as Jacquet matured physically and tactically, making him a natural fit for Arne Slot's system which emphasizes defenders who can carry the ball confidently and distribute under pressure.