Liverpool announce Carvalho signing

Liverpool have officially confirmed the arrival of Fábio Carvalho from Fulham this summer.

The 19-year old was close to joining the Reds during the winter transfer market with the deal fell through for the out-of-contract teenager at the last minute.

However, Jürgen Klopp has got his man for next season with Portugal U21 international set to join the club at the start of the new season on the 1st of July. 

Former England youth international Carvalho has had a standout season with Championship winners Fulham with interest in his signature both domestically and abroad. The youngster even made it to number seven on the Playmaker ‘Top 72 of the 72’.

Carvalho took time to address supporters in a statement on the Fulham FC website: I just want to say thank you for everything they’ve done for me, on and off the pitch. 

“On the pitch, they’ve been singing my name and cheering me on, and off the pitch they’re always greeting me. Even my family have fans going up to them, saying hello, which makes me happy. 

“There’s obviously been ups and downs this season, but I’ve had some great messages from great fans. 

“I just want to say a big thank you to all the Fulham fans, as without them I wouldn’t be in the position I am today, so thank you so much.”

We can confirm Fabio Carvalho will join the club this summer.

The 19-year-old forward will officially complete a switch to the Reds on July 1 🙌

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 23, 2022