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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Milos Kerkez leaves Liverpool fans stunned as footage emerges from pre-season training
New Liverpool signing Milos Kerkez has shown fans what they can expect of him once the 2025/26 season gets underway with a hugely impressive display in training Liverpool fans have been left in awe of Milos Kerkez after spotting their new signing in a pre-season training video. The Reds signed Kerkez from Bournemouth for a fee of around £40million in June, with the left-back penning a five-year deal with the Anfield club. In doing so, the 21-year-old became their third major signing of the summer transfer window in June, following the arrival of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Kerkez made his debut off the bench during Sunday's emotional pre-season friendly win over Preston North End. Despite being introduced at half time, the Hungary international was able to show flashes of his lofty potential. And ahead of the 2025/26 season, Liverpool supporters were given another chance to see exactly what their new full-back is capable of as the club posted a video online of the squad's session at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday. Kerkez was one of the several new arrivals involved and viewers were quick to point out his eye-catching intensity and work-rate. That was evident as he took part in rigorous gym activity and later a small-sided game, where he pulled off an impressive tackle on Dominik Szoboszlai. One fan on YouTube wrote: 'Kerkez's intensity is crazy even in training you can see his commitment,' while another commented: 'His footwork is insane.' A third wrote: 'Kerkez looks like a serious athlete,' as a fourth added: 'Kerkez is a beast.' Others chimed in with: 'He can potentially be the world 's best left-back,' and: 'The best signing so far for me.' Kerkez enjoyed a breakout 2023/24 season at Bournemouth before going on to make 41 appearances last term, where he featured in every Premier League game. He was signed by the Premier League champions to provide strong competition for Andy Robertson, who struggled at points last season and was linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer. Kerkez, who is known for his electric pace and emphasis on attacking, said after signing for the club: "It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England. I'm just really, really happy and excited. "After this, I'll go home and in my hometown enjoy a few days, and then I can't really wait to come back and put the training kit on and start to train and prepare for the season." He has 23 caps for Hungary while being named in the Premier League Fan Team of the Season for 2024/25 thanks to his contributions to Bournemouth, helping the side secure a ninth place finish in the league.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kerkez Sends Bournemouth Farewell Message After Liverpool Transfer Confirmed
Kerkez Signs for Liverpool as Bournemouth Star Makes £40 Million Switch New Chapter for Kerkez After Bournemouth Rise Liverpool have completed the signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a deal worth up to £40 million, making him the most expensive full-back in the club's history. The Hungarian international has signed a five-year deal, keeping him at Anfield until June 2030. Advertisement Kerkez's rise in English football has been rapid, and his development at Bournemouth has been rewarded with one of the most high-profile moves of the Premier League summer. At just 21, his composure, defensive maturity and attacking intent down the left flank caught the attention of Liverpool's recruitment department early in the 2024-25 campaign. This deal becomes the third major acquisition for Liverpool in this transfer window, following the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz. The investment underlines Arne Slot's intent to keep Liverpool competitive after winning the Premier League in his debut season. Photo: IMAGO Farewell Message Highlights Bournemouth Impact In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram, Kerkez paid tribute to his former club and the people who shaped his Premier League beginnings. 'I want to thank the whole AFC Bournemouth family for giving me the chance to come and play in the Premier League, the gaffer, everyone at coaching staff, everyone at the club, you guys will always be in my heart, especially the players, made friends for life,' he wrote. Advertisement 'We fought lot of battles together and gave everything for each other, love you guys. The fans always support us and I am forever thankful for the love. See you soon.' It was a note of genuine appreciation, reflecting a player who values the opportunity that Bournemouth gave him. Kerkez was one of the bright spots in Bournemouth's campaign, showing a blend of physicality and technical ability that made him stand out in matches against top-six opposition. Liverpool Move Signals Ambition For Liverpool, this is more than just depth in defence. Kerkez arrives to compete. With Andrew Robertson's injury record becoming more concerning in recent years, and Kostas Tsimikas potentially moving on, Slot needed a reliable and dynamic left-sided option. Kerkez fits the mould. Advertisement The £40 million fee includes potential add-ons, but the scale of the investment reveals Liverpool's belief in the player's long-term future. His attacking output, composure in possession and recovery pace offer a modern full-back profile that suits Slot's system. Photo IMAGO FIFA solidarity mechanisms will ensure that Hungarian clubs involved in Kerkez's youth development receive a portion of the transfer fee, recognising the role they played in shaping the player who now joins one of Europe's elite clubs. Pre-Season Preparation Begins Kerkez will report for Liverpool's pre-season on July 8, joining up with a squad aiming to build on last season's success. Their opening friendly comes just six days later against Preston North End, a fixture likely to offer the defender his first chance to pull on the red shirt. Advertisement At 21, the pressure and spotlight will increase, but Liverpool will hope that the grounding he received at Bournemouth will ease his transition. Slot's emphasis on tactical discipline and fluidity in wide areas should accelerate his integration. Kerkez's journey is only just beginning at Anfield, but his words and work at Bournemouth will not be forgotten.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: "Perfect mix" former Liverpool star raves about Reds' latest transfer
Now 31-years-old, Robertson seems to face an uncertain future. Kerkez will likely be the club's first choice option and Robertson will have to fight for his place with the Hungarian. Whether he wants to do that remains to be seen. It's possible Robertson could still leave the club. However, in an exclusive interview with Anfield Watch on our YouTube channel, former Liverpool player Adam Bogdan told us, he believes Robertson and Kerkez fighting for their place would be the perfect mix. Advertisement Bogdan who played alongside Robertson at Liverpool said the following: "Listen, I think that's a perfect mix there in my opinion because Andy Robertson I know there's a lot of suggestions that he's maybe over his feet, but I know him and he is a fighter, you know, and he played so many games this season and yes there was a couple of mistakes, but who doesn't make mistakes? "So he has been great and I'm sure that he will not give up his position just like this, but there are so many games and that position on the wingback position, it requires so much stamina and strength to go on. And the fact that you can change the players, I think that could be a position that can be very dynamic on the right Frimpong and Bradley and on the left, layers to swap. Advertisement "So there is a chance to get substituted in the 60th or 70th minute to get fresh energy. "So I think the fact that you have an unbelievably good left back with wealth of experience, winning titles who may be turning into the last period of his career, I've said very carefully because he's only 31, but then you have a 21-year-old with two years of experience in the Premier League who has the energy to go on for a hundred or 90 minutes if he wants, but you still have to learn this sort of top club, the pressure that comes with it, that you have to win every game. You have to win every game, and you have to compete in every competition. "I think that's a perfect mix. If I was a sporting director, if I was somebody who made that decision as a club, I would see it as a perfect setup."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool's relationship with Hungarian football continues to blossom
Hungary was not Milos Kerkez's birthplace, but it is where he became a footballer. At 15, he moved from Austria to Hodmezovasarhelyi in the south of Hungary, and made a decision: "If I get to a good enough level, I want to represent Hungary's national team." That decision today looks prophetic. Advertisement Kerkez is now Hungary's first choice left-back, has already played more than 100 senior club games, and this season made many people's Premier League team of the year - all at the age of 21. He is also not the only Hungarian moving to Liverpool. This summer, Liverpool have not just signed Kerkez, but also Armin Pecsi - a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Puskas Akademia, the club closest to Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban's heart. The symbolism is impossible to ignore: the most storied club in England tapping directly into Orban's £3bn football project. Liverpool's history with Hungarian players has been patchy at best. Advertisement Istvan Kozma joined in 1992 but never settled. The highly rated trio of Krisztian Nemeth, Andras Simon and Krisztian Adorjan flattered but faded. Even Peter Gulacsi, now among Europe's elite goalkeepers, was once just 'the other keeper' behind Pepe Reina and Brad Jones. But Kerkez - like Dominik Szoboszlai before him - is the product of a very different Hungary. In the past decade, the Hungarian Football Federation has begun building a modernised system to become a sophisticated footballing outfit. It is not only about money - though Orban's vast investment has played its part. It is about momentum and method. Data-led development, better coaching pipelines, and a renewed sense of national pride have combined to give young players real pathways. Advertisement Kerkez has followed that pathway. With AZ he saw the vision. At Bournemouth, he chose the project, not the prestige. Now, he is moving to the Premier League champions and one of the biggest clubs in the world. For Liverpool? Well, the Hungarian market is beginning to bear very different fruit.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Another Liverpool Exit Expected as Club Confirm £40m Deal
Liverpool Land Milos Kerkez in £40m Deal as Robertson Faces Crucial Decision Liverpool have confirmed the £40 million signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, making the Hungary international the latest piece in Arne Slot's reshaping of the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old joins a wave of ambitious summer business already completed, with Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz arriving for a combined £145 million. Advertisement 'It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England,' Kerkez told 'I'm just really, really happy and excited.' Though the deal had appeared to stall momentarily, trusted journalist David Ornstein confirmed the delay was due to minor formalities. Now completed, Kerkez returns to Hungary before reporting for pre-season at the AXA Training Centre. Strategic Move Strengthens Left Flank Liverpool's intent to upgrade both fullback positions has been clear. Frimpong's arrival offers electrifying pace on the right, while Kerkez addresses growing uncertainty on the left. At 1.8 metres tall and with 61 Premier League appearances under his belt, the former AZ Alkmaar defender has adapted quickly to England's top flight. X: @LFC Advertisement His 2024/25 campaign yielded 2 goals and 6 assists, a marked improvement on his debut season. Importantly, he fits the mould of a Slot fullback — aggressive, technically sound, and capable of maintaining width while also operating inside when needed. Andy Robertson's Future in the Balance For Andy Robertson, this transfer creates a turning point. The Scot, who once defined Liverpool's counter-pressing identity down the left, is now considering his future while on holiday. Initial noises suggested a willingness to fight for his spot. But the club's decisive investment in Kerkez may have caused some introspection. Interest from Atletico Madrid offers Robertson a potential move to a less physically intense league, with the lure of more regular minutes. A switch to La Liga, where Trent Alexander-Arnold has already departed, would bring an end to an iconic Anfield chapter. Advertisement Should Robertson leave, Kostas Tsimikas, often the forgotten man in recent months, could see his Liverpool prospects dramatically revived. However, it's equally possible that Kerkez's arrival spells the end for both senior left-backs. Liverpool Send a Message This is not just about depth or rotation. Liverpool are signalling evolution. Slot's system demands more fluidity and athleticism from fullbacks than ever before. With Wirtz set to carry the creative burden in midfield and Frimpong and Kerkez providing thrust from the flanks, the squad is being tailored for sustained domestic and European success. The transition away from Klopp-era staples like Robertson and Alexander-Arnold might feel abrupt, but the moves align with a strategic overhaul — and Liverpool are executing it with purpose and precision.
