Another departure from Liverpool appears imminent as Milos Kerkez finalizes a £40 million move.

Milos Kerkez Officially Joins Liverpool FC

Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Milos Kerkez, confirming the £40 million transfer on their social media channels on Thursday afternoon.

Following the completion of the deal, Kerkez will return to Hungary to enjoy the rest of his holiday before linking up with Arne Slot’s squad for pre-season preparations.

“It’s a huge honour and a privilege to join one of the world’s biggest clubs — the biggest in England,” the Hungarian international told liverpoolfc.com. “I’m incredibly happy and excited.”

The Reds secured Kerkez from Bournemouth, adding to a string of recent signings including Florian Wirtz, Armin Pecsi, Giorgi Mamardashvili (signed last summer), and Jeremie Frimpong.

Why the Delay in the Transfer?

There had been minor concerns among fans due to a lack of updates on the Kerkez deal, but The Athletic’s David Ornstein reassured supporters that the delay was due to minor technical details being finalized.

Now, with the move wrapped up, Liverpool have reinforced their left-back options with their top target.

About Milos Kerkez

The 21-year-old fullback, who stands 1.8m tall (5’9″), joined Bournemouth in the summer of 2023 from AZ Alkmaar, where he previously played while Arne Slot was managing Eredivisie rivals Feyenoord.

Kerkez has earned 23 caps for Hungary and has shown consistent development in the Premier League:

2023/24: 28 appearances, 0 goals, 2 assists

2024/25: 38 appearances, 2 goals, 6 assists
(Stats via Transfermarkt)

Impact on Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas

Kerkez’s arrival may prompt Andy Robertson to reconsider his future. Although initially prepared to fight for his spot, the club’s determination to strengthen the left-back position appears to have influenced the Scotsman’s mindset.

Interest from Atletico Madrid could sway Robertson, offering more consistent playing time and a less physically demanding league. While fans would love to see him stay and compete for another season, a move to La Liga — alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold — looks increasingly likely.

If Robertson does depart, Kostas Tsimikas may benefit most, with a much-improved chance of staying at Anfield and securing more game time.